Do not gain more than 2 pounds in early pregnancy

　　Experts say that expectant mothers in big cities now mainly face the problem of overnutrition, and expectant mothers need to control their weight during pregnancy. Excessive caloric intake during pregnancy can lead to glucose metabolism disorders during pregnancy, which may evolve into gestational diabetes , and may increase the risk of high blood pressure. The current incidence of gestational diabetes has jumped from 3% to 7%, and is increasing year by year. In addition, pregnant women who gain too much weight too quickly can cause fetus Excessive growth and development, increased incidence of macrosomia, and more caesarean sections.

　　At present, the main problem of overnutrition among expectant mothers is excessive total caloric intake. In fact, in the first trimester, that is, the first three months after pregnancy, there is no need to increase caloric intake. Food intake should be the same as before pregnancy. Weight gain in early pregnancy should be controlled within 2 pounds. But this period requires rich vitamins and minerals, and you can eat more foods containing folic acid. In the second and third trimester of pregnancy, the daily caloric intake can increase by about 200 kcal compared with normal people, which is one or two meters or two cups of milk or two apples.

　　How to know if you have overnutrition during pregnancy

　　Many pregnant women do not know how to supplement reasonable nutrition after pregnancy. In fact, both domestic and foreign studies suggest that your total nutrient intake and total energy intake should not increase during the first three months of pregnancy, because this is the stage of embryonic development, and weight gain at this stage should also be limited to less than two kilograms, that is, it should be limited to less than two kilograms in three months. ； In the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, the daily caloric intake can be increased by about 200 kcal, which is about the calories of two cups of milk or two apples. Even for pregnant women who are on the thin side, it is recommended to gain 16 to 18 kilograms of weight during the entire pregnancy, which is normal weight. female Just 13-16kg long； If you were already obese before pregnancy, your weight gain will be even less.

　　But now in China, many expectant mothers eat meals for "two people" during pregnancy, doubling their caloric intake. Moreover, in the later stages of pregnancy, Chinese mothers-to-be no longer work, the amount of exercise is further reduced, and the caloric consumption is very low. At this time, the child's weight will also increase rapidly, leading to an increased risk of macrosomia.