The brain development of the fetus has a 'peak period' in the mother's womb, and the pregnant mother must make up for it at the right time
After pregnancy, most parents and elders of expectant mothers will settle them down to eat more, so that they can give birth to a healthy and smart baby in the future.
But what exactly is this "good"? What "good" foods to eat to have a healthy and smart baby? How can we help the baby's brain develop better in the womb?
The brain development of the fetus has a "peak development period" in the mother's womb, and the pregnant mother must make up for it at the right time
★ It was said before that children should not be allowed to lose at the starting line, which generally refers to the training and education of parents after the baby is born;
★ Now, more and more pregnant mothers start to pay attention to prenatal education during pregnancy, the baby is still in the mother's womb, and the cultivation has already started.
Some elderly people will think it is too exaggerated. They think that if children are smart, they will be smart no matter what. Moreover, some elders like to move out some old sayings such as "the conditions of XX's family were so poor before, and the pregnancy did not eat well, and the child was not very smart."
But in fact, the fetus itself is a developmental process in the mother's womb, which of course also includes brain development, and there is also a "peak period" of development.
If pregnant mothers can accurately grasp these key periods and adopt various supplement methods, it will greatly change and promote the brain development of the fetus, thereby laying a good foundation for the brain development after birth.
Therefore, from the beginning of the baby's embryonic development, it is necessary to carry out targeted "cultivation", so that the baby can start out better than others.
The first peak of fetal brain development: 2-3 months of pregnancy
Experienced mothers all know that the first 3 months of pregnancy is a very dangerous period, and a little carelessness can easily lead to a miscarriage of the fetus. However, just like the saying "crisis is also a kind of opportunity", the first 3 months of pregnancy is also the period of rapid proliferation of fetal brain cells, which is the first peak of fetal brain development.
Although it is a stage of rapid brain development, it is easily affected by internal and external environmental factors, or lack of nutrients.
- Pay attention to a balanced diet
In the early stages of pregnancy, special attention should be paid to the supplemental intake of vitamin B, which is mainly found in some coarse grains, especially the part of grains and wheat that rely on the skin.
For some pregnant women who usually eat more finely, there will be a vacancy in the intake of this part of the nutrition. However, it is also possible to supplement vitamin B by ingesting folic acid, or eat some nutrients specially made for pregnant women.
- Avoid harmful environment
During pregnancy, pregnant women should try to avoid the environment where the content of certain chemical substances exceeds the standard, especially in such an environment as hair salons. Now many hair salons will say that the hair dyes they use are natural and without chemical additives. almost impossible.
If you stay in such an environment for a long time, even in the short term, it may endanger the development of the fetal brain or other organs.
- Smoking and drinking must be prohibited
The popularization of this aspect abroad is very perfect. There was once a street experiment. An actor disguised as a pregnant woman drank wine on the street where people came and went. Almost all passers-by stopped her, and even forcibly took her away. With the wine bottle in her hand, a woman also questioned her: "Do you know that this will cause brain damage to your child!"
Therefore, if pregnant mothers have the habit of smoking and drinking before pregnancy, they must also quit after pregnancy.
The second peak of fetal brain development: around 6 months of pregnancy
▲ Pay attention to nutritional supplements: This period belongs to the second trimester of pregnancy. Pregnant mothers should eat more foods rich in DHA, such as walnuts, fish or seaweed, which have become a good choice for pregnant mothers to supplement DHA.
As an essential polyunsaturated fatty acid for the human body, DHA is also an essential fatty acid for human brain development, but it cannot be synthesized in the human body itself, so it needs to be supplemented by ingesting food.
▲ Insist on prenatal education: Pregnant mothers should pay attention to prenatal education, listen to more light music, read children's books, or have simple conversations, which can help the fetal brain develop better.
▲ Carry out proper exercise: Through external activities, stimulate the normal development of the baby's brain and various organs, it is recommended to choose activities such as yoga for pregnant women.
▲ Keep a good mood: During this period, pregnant mothers must keep a good mood and try to avoid unnecessary disputes and unpleasantness. After all, the baby is only born once, and every period of brain development is critical.
The third peak of fetal brain development: around 8 months of pregnancy
During this period, if it is divided according to the existing compulsory education, pregnant mothers who have plans have already completed "kindergarten" for their fetuses through prenatal education!
In the lively growth period of the fetal brain, compared with food tonic, if the baby can perceive the outside world more during this period, his brain development will be better.
Therefore, the communication of prenatal education on weekdays and the development of some habits of mothers are more important to the fetus in this period, which can help him perceive and adapt to the life of the outside world in advance.
These nutrients and behaviors have their corresponding periods. Pregnant mothers must grasp these periods and carry out nutritional supplements and behavioral support correctly, which can help the fetal brain develop healthier and more actively!