Can pregnant women fast?
With the coming of Ramadan, we get a lot of questions from our pregnant women about this issue. This subject is controversial and various answers have been given. As we know, pregnancy is a physiological condition. But it can have some risks and complications, as well as physiological.
During pregnancy, some physiological, metabolic and hormonal changes occur in the mother's body. The digestive system slows down with the effect of increasing progesterone. Stomach acidity increases. For this reason, complaints such as heartburn, constipation, intestinal gas and bloating in pregnant women. Babies in the womb receive nutrients with the mother's blood. For this reason, the mother's need for carbohydrates, protein and fat also increases. Daily fluid intake of the mother is also very important for the proper continuation of this metabolism. Being hungry for a long time and eating too much food at one time increase these complaints.
In this period, risky conditions such as enlargement of the kidneys and hydronephrosis may increase. At the same time, the susceptibility to urinary tract infections increases. For these reasons, the fluid intake of pregnant women is also very important.
Does the mother's fasting affect the baby?
The only food and energy source for the baby in the womb is the mother. The baby receives the necessary nutrients from the mother through the placenta. Especially the mother's blood sugar regulation, regular nutrition, constant consumption of fluid and protein throughout the day are important for the regulation of the baby's blood sugar and the baby's muscle, bone - body development. Keeping the blood sugar level of the baby in the womb at a normal level also depends on the mother's blood sugar. Changes in the mother's blood sugar also disrupt the regulation in the baby and may affect the regulation after birth.
Unfortunately, in the scientific studies conducted so far, sufficient number of patients and all criteria have not been met. Adequate data about the safety of fasting during pregnancy could not be obtained.
Considering all these, if you are still determined to fast, continue under the supervision of a doctor. Especially in the first trimester and in the last trimester, when the baby increases the muscle, bone and fat layer, it is necessary to be more careful. Drink plenty of water from iftar to sahur. In order to meet the increased protein requirement, protein-rich foods such as red and white meat, milk and dairy products, eggs, fish, dried legumes are recommended. It is recommended that mothers who feel baby movements follow the baby's movements and consult a doctor if the movements decrease.
Care about your baby's and your own health.
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