In the early stage of pregnancy, there will be some physiological reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, partial eating, etc., and in severe cases, it will be impossible to eat, resulting in various nutrient deficiencies and affecting the health of pregnant women. and cause malformations of fetal development. This physiological response generally begins in the sixth week of pregnancy and disappears by the twelfth week.
In order to prevent early pregnancy sickness caused by malnutrition in pregnant women, it is necessary to find ways to increase the appetite of pregnant women. In the process of food selection, processing and cooking, it is necessary to pay attention to the color, aroma and taste of food, and at the same time adjust the food according to the individual's economic ability, geographical environment and seasonal changes. Choose processed, cooked foods so that pregnant women can get the best nutrition.
Specifically, pay attention to the following:
1) The food form should be beautiful, and at the same time it should be light, refreshing and nutritious. Such as tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh mushrooms, fresh oyster mushrooms, fresh hawthorn fruits, apples, etc., they are bright in color, rich in nutrition, and can easily stimulate people's appetite.
2) Choose foods that are easy to digest and absorb and can reduce vomiting, such as toast, biscuits, rice or millet porridge. Dry food can relieve symptoms of nausea and vomiting, and rice or millet porridge can replace water lost due to nausea and vomiting.
3) The taste of the food should be right, the cooking should be varied, and the loss of nutrients should be minimized. Depending on the situation and preferences of pregnant women, different ingredients and cooking methods can be chosen to process food. If pregnant women have taste preferences such as acidophilus and spicy, they can use lemon juice and vinegar to mix cold dishes when cooking food, and can also use a small amount of seasonings, such as a small amount of ginger and pepper, to increase appetite. Cold foods can reduce the irritating effect of foods on the stomach mucosa, such as cold ears, cold eggplant puree, small amounts of sorbet and ice cream, etc.
Minimize the loss of nutrients during cooking. For example, don't wash vegetables and rice too often, and don't use hot water to wash rice; Don't cut the vegetables first, then wash the vegetables and kimchi; Vegetables should be stir-fried quickly during cooking to avoid contact with animals. A small amount of starch should be added when cooking foods, because starch contains reduced glutathione, which has a protective effect on vitamin C.
4) During the meal, create a relaxed and romantic environment and maintain a pleasant spirit. For example, listen to a soft ** while eating, put some flowers on the table. In this way, pregnant women can relieve the fear of early pregnancy and the irritability of morning sickness, thereby increasing appetite and ensuring the normal development of the embryo.
Warm reminder: If the family finds that the pregnant woman has lost appetite in the early stage, they should learn the above knowledge to help the pregnant woman prevent and care for the loss of appetite, which is of great help to the growth of the pregnant woman and the fetus.