We all know that even during pregnancy, the diet of expectant mothers is to be carried out reasonably. Especially in the third trimester, reasonable nutritional intake can effectively prevent the fetus from growing too large, causing dystocia at birth and reducing the pain of childbirth. Therefore, the diet at this time should be rich and varied, and the amount should be relatively small.

From the eighth month of the fetus, the baby's body will grow very fast, the weight will also increase during this period, the brain, bones, muscles and blood vessels are also fully formed during this period, the organs of various organs also begin to mature, the skin begins to become tough, and the fat under the skin gradually increases. If the nutritional intake of the expectant mother is unreasonable or too much, especially high-fat and high-protein foods. If you consume too much of this food, it will make the fetus grow very large, causing dystocia. At this time, it is necessary to eat small meals frequently, appropriately control the amount of food, and avoid the intake of high-fat and high-protein foods.

What is good to eat in the third trimester?

1. Food suitable for pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy

1. Eat more collagen-rich foods, such as pig's trotters, which can help increase the elasticity of the skin.

2. Eat more foods such as crucian carp, carp, radish and winter melon to help relieve edema symptoms.

3. Eat more foods rich in unsaturated fatty acids such as walnuts, sesame seeds and peanuts, as well as foods that are easy to digest and absorb and rich in protein such as chicken and fish.

4. Choose foods rich in vitamins and minerals such as celery and lettuce.

5. Eat foods rich in iodine regularly, such as kelp and squid.

Dietary contraindications for pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy

1. Avoid eating cold foods such as amaranth that have a stimulating effect on the uterus.

2. Don't eat moldy food.

3. Supplementary food with a modest diet.

Eating a sensible diet can reduce the pain of childbirth

The diet should be small, rich and varied, generally take the way of eating less and more meals, and properly control the amount of food, especially high-protein, high-fat food, if you do not restrict it at this time, eat too much of this kind of food, which will make the fetus grow too large and bring certain difficulties to delivery.

Fatty foods contain high cholesterol, too much cholesterol is deposited in the blood, which will increase the viscosity of the blood sharply, coupled with the effect of premature toxins, so that blood pressure also increases, and in severe cases, hypertensive encephalopathy, such as cerebral hemorrhage. The seasoning of the diet should be lighter, eat less salty food, the amount of salt in the diet should be controlled below 7 grams every day, and it is not advisable to drink a lot of water.

Pregnant women should choose foods with small size and high nutritional value, such as animal foods, and avoid eating foods with large size and low nutritional value, such as potatoes and sweet potatoes, to reduce the feeling of fullness in the stomach. In particular, adequate calcium intake should be taken, and pregnant women should pay attention to vitamin intake while eating calcium-rich foods.

Pregnant women should consume enough high-quality protein and essential fatty acids, but pregnant women with high protein in the urine should limit their intake of protein, water and salt, and eat more vegetable oils. Pay attention to balanced nutrition, limit the intake of salt in your usual diet, do not eat too much staple foods such as high-calorie foods, sweets, rice, bread, etc., eat more eggs, milk, meat and soy products containing high-quality protein, and also consider eating foods containing other nutrients.

ReminderIt should be noted that gestational hypertension syndrome is prone to occur in the third trimester, which is one of the important causes of preterm birth and fetal, infant and maternal death.