Is breast milk good for pregnant women?

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When you're pregnant, it's important to eat nutritious foods and avoid providing a calorie deficit. Fruits and vegetables are chock full of nutrients, including eating berries. When you add variety to your diet, you can get most of the vitamins, minerals, and fiber you and your baby need. So is eating breast milk good for pregnant women?

1. Nutrition in breast milk

The star apple, also known as the African star apple, is a popular fruit in Nigeria. Most people always consider fruits as food for children without knowing that fruits also bring a lot of benefits to both adults and especially pregnant women.
Nutrients in 100 grams of breast milk include:
Vitamins (B1, B2, B3) - less than 1 milligram Vitamin C about 25 milligrams Carbohydrates about 10 grams Protein about 7 grams Fat less than grams Potassium up to 700 milligrams Calories - about 60-70. So is breast milk good for pregnant women? The effect of breast milk on pregnant women is also very important, breast milk fruit brings more benefits for both mother and fetus:
Prevention of diabetes: During pregnancy, mothers must face the risk of gestational diabetes. In addition to having a reasonable diet, mothers should eat breast milk because it helps to control blood sugar and this is the best food for people with diabetes. Custard apple has a sour taste and is preferred by most women during pregnancy, as it helps prevent nausea. Breast milk also helps a lot in some problems that women encounter during pregnancy such as sore throat, constipation during pregnancy, indigestion. Breast milk contains several nutrients such as protein, lysine, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, fiber, amino acids, methionine, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B3, vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) in moderate amounts. added other elements such as tannins, terpenoids, flavonoids and others beneficial to human health. Supports Digestive Health: The fiber content in breast milk is very active, mainly carbohydrates, which help keep the digestive system healthy as well as help overcome constipation and digestive problems. other. Besides, eating breast milk helps prevent the most dangerous health problems such as colon cancer. Natural Antioxidants: Custard apple acts as a natural source of antioxidants, which help to eliminate harmful oxidizing agents in the body system and keep the immune system healthy. Also thanks to this active ingredient, breast milk has the ability to inhibit heart attacks and cancer.

Boosts Immune System: These vitamins found in breast milk help in collagen production, promote immune health, and regulate sugar levels in diabetics. Breast milk helps strengthen immunity due to the presence of vitamin C and carotene in it. Prevention of anemia: In the fruit of breast milk, there is an iron content necessary for the body to produce hemoglobin and prevent iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency is a form of anemia that occurs because the body doesn't get enough iron and can lead to dizziness, loss of appetite, weakness, heart palpitations, headache, shortness of breath, and fatigue. All of these can be prevented by consuming foods that are high in iron such as milkweed berries. Custard apple helps strengthen bones: Important minerals like calcium and phosphorus are important for maintaining strong bones and teeth and the great thing is that these minerals are all found in custard apple. Because it is rich in calcium and phosphorus, regular consumption makes a big contribution to making bones strong and preventing many bone diseases. Breast milk helps to lose weight : Consuming breast milk in the right way helps to lose weight and maintain overall health and beauty. Custard apple is one of the best fruits for weight loss due to its low fat and it also contains a large amount of fiber which improves satiety, making us feel more satisfied even after a while. long. In addition, other parts of the milkweed plant offer many other benefits as the leaves can be used to treat high blood pressure, skin infections, malaria, diarrhea, colic, anemia, and anemia. blood. Root is used in the treatment of asthma, antiseptic. The bark is used to treat cough, yellow fever. The seeds are used to treat intestinal worms, hemorrhoids, vaginal infections, and skin infections.

2. Note when adding breast milk to the diet

If adding breast milk to the diet is not reasonable, it will cause many unwanted effects for us. To prevent this from happening, mothers should heed the following advice:
Consult your doctor about the most appropriate amount to take. Don't eat too many custards, as this can cause a cold stomach. People who are suffering from heart disease should consult their doctor first. When eating, you should avoid cutting or peeling the flesh of the fruit too close to the outer layer because it is easy to stick to the acrid sap. For some mothers who are constipated, if ingested, this symptom will be worse. For women who are allergic to milkweed or to fruits of the Sapotaceae family, such as sapodilla or lekima, these fruits should be avoided. If you feel hot in your body, you should limit your consumption of breast milk and replace it with other cool fruits for easy digestion. In order to choose a delicious breast milk, mothers should buy fresh fruit, with the stem intact and observe that the outer shell is smooth, less blemished, and when gently squeezed, there is elasticity. There are many types of breast milk, the most popular ones being Lo Ren's milkweed and Bac Thao's milkweed (Bach Thao). If you choose this type, you should use fruits with bright and eye-catching colors. Thus, the effect of breast milk on pregnant women is very important. Adding breast milk to the diet of pregnant women is essential, helping to provide vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and many other effects. Pregnant women should also consult a specialist about the amount of breast milk that can be added to ensure a completely healthy pregnancy.

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