With birth, a brand new process begins for mother and baby. This period is the beginning of many changes in the lives of those who have a baby for the first time. The mother's burden is heavy; Since she will have difficulty in devoting time to her own care due to the responsibility of the baby and the house, she needs the support of her relatives.
The hormones secreted in the female body during pregnancy and the effort to eat everything for the healthy development of the baby are stored as excess weight in the mother's body after birth. Just as it is wrong to go on a diet to avoid gaining weight while pregnant, it is also wrong to eat for two because 'I have two lives'. Remember; It is not the quantity but the quality of what you eat that is important.
Ideal Weight Gain
Weight gain during pregnancy varies depending on the person's height. However, experts consider it normal to gain a total of 10 to 17 kg of weight during pregnancy. The mother's pre-pregnancy weight is very important.
Those who are over their normal weight before pregnancy should expect to gain +10 kilos.
Weight gain is slightly greater in the first 3 months and more in the next 6 months (on average, 2 per month). such as weight). If there is no problem in the baby's development; If the expectant mother's blood pressure and blood sugar levels are normal; If albumin is not excreted in the urine, it is not very important whether the weight gain is a little more or a little less.
By following a few simple rules, the expectant mother can eat healthy without gaining excessive weight. Ideal weight can be maintained by skipping meals, avoiding floury and sugary foods, consuming less salt, drinking plenty of water instead of acidic and sugary drinks, consuming meat, vegetables and fruits in reasonable amounts and walking a lot. The expectant mother who follows the rules can complete her pregnancy by gaining a maximum of 10-12 kg. Considering that approximately 6 kg of this increase is the baby and the placenta (partner), the mother will gain at most 4 kg.
Plan of a Healthy and Balanced Nutrition
Birth The biggest concern of mothers who are pregnant is to lose the weight gained at birth as soon as possible. The mother's low mood can make the situation even more complicated. On the one hand, there are many questions that bother the mind because of the responsibility of the baby and on the other hand, the concern of whether I can lose excess weight: "How to lose weight after birth?", "Can I lose weight while breastfeeding?", "Do sports after birth?" Is it possible?”, “What can be done if the skin that has become emptied due to weight loss cannot be recovered and sags?” etc…
Mothers are very sensitive about breastfeeding, which is the most important need of the baby. The mother, who must pay attention to her nutrition while breastfeeding, may feel conflicted. Applying diets that create nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy endangers the baby's health, while unnecessary food intake in the hope of producing milk causes weight gain to continue. For this reason, a healthy and balanced nutrition plan should be created and plenty of water should be drunk.
Weight is definitely gained during pregnancy. However, when it comes to excess weight, it takes time to lose this weight. Some diet programs and exercise programs may need to be implemented. All of these must be done under the supervision of a physician.
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