What is good to eat in the first month of pregnancy?

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The article was professionally consulted with BSCK I Le Hong Lien - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
What to eat when pregnant is always a question of many women, especially those who are pregnant for the first time. During the first month of pregnancy, fetal development focuses mainly on the stage of differentiation and formation of major organs. Therefore, the diet in the first month should be ensured with enough essential groups of substances with a sufficient level of energy.

1. What is good to eat in the first month of pregnancy?

What is good to eat for the fetus in the first month of pregnancy is difficult for first time pregnant women. Accordingly, the diet in the first month of pregnancy needs to ensure a healthy and safe diet with adequate nutrients for a healthy mother and comprehensive development of the fetus. Some foods need to supplement during the first month of pregnancy include:
Meat: This is a rich source of protein for pregnant women. Red meat like pork, beef is also a good source of iron, zinc, and many other vitamins. The presence of red meat in the daily diet helps prevent anemia for both mother and fetus. The group of poultry provides a variety of micronutrients with higher content than red meat such as calcium, phosphorus, vitamins A, D, E and B vitamins. The energy source from poultry meat is enough for mother and baby. healthy growth. Pregnant women should change their protein sources from red meat to poultry and vice versa to enrich their diets. Eggs: This is a common food in daily life. Egg yolk is a rich source of protein and vitamin D, which is beneficial for the development of the fetal skeletal system. Pregnant women in the first month should only supplement 3 to 4 eggs a week. Salmon: Salmon meat is rich in calcium, vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids. This is an important substance needed for the development of the brain and nervous system cells. Yogurt: This is a good food for the digestive system of pregnant women thanks to the addition of many beneficial bacteria. Therefore, uncomfortable symptoms of constipation during pregnancy are also minimized. Green vegetables: Green leafy vegetables are food groups that need to be supplemented in the diet of pregnant women, especially in the first months of pregnancy. Important nutrients found in green vegetables are vitamins and minerals. Fruits containing a lot of vitamin C such as tangerines, oranges, grapefruit also need to be supplemented. Vitamin C works to support the absorption of more iron and strengthen the functioning of the immune system. Asparagus: The amount of folic acid in asparagus is very high. Folic acid is a substance that plays an important role in preventing serious birth defects, including spina bifida in the fetus. Banana: This is a fruit that contains iron and many other minerals necessary for pregnancy. Bananas should be added in the morning to enhance iron absorption, prevent anemia for pregnant women in the first months. In addition, this is also a good food for the digestive system and prevent constipation. Grapes: Grapes are foods rich in sugar, vitamins, calcium, iron and other micronutrients. This is considered a health-promoting food and is very suitable for those who are often tired like pregnant women in the first months.

2. Foods to avoid in the first month of pregnancy

The first month of pregnancy is an important period in the formation and development of the fetus later. The inclusion of various foods during pregnancy should be done with caution. Pregnant women in the first month of pregnancy should not eat the following foods:
Cheese: Made directly from unpasteurized fresh milk, cheese is likely to contain many types of bacteria that cause digestive disorders. or food poisoning, affecting the mother's overall health. Raw papaya: when unripe, raw papaya contains substances that stimulate contractions of the uterus like labor, increasing the risk of miscarriage or miscarriage. Therefore, not only in the first months of pregnancy, pregnant women need to abstain from eating foods made from raw papaya throughout the whole pregnancy to protect both mother and baby. Pineapple: Similar to raw papaya, pineapple contains bromelain, an active ingredient that softens the cervix and increases the risk of premature birth and miscarriage. Packaged foods: The content of preservatives, additives and sugar in processed foods is quite high. These substances are not good for the health of the mother and the development of the fetus in the womb. Raw foods, not cooked: Foods made from rare meat and raw fish are foods that pregnant women should avoid. In fact, the amount of bacteria left inside is harmful to the mother's gut health. Alcoholic beverages: Alcoholic beverages such as wine have been shown to cause many birth defects in the unborn baby. Women during pregnancy should absolutely not use alcohol to protect the health of the baby. The first month of pregnancy is an extremely sensitive period for both mother and fetus. Pregnant women begin to face body changes due to hormonal fluctuations. Therefore, pregnant women often feel tired and stressed. The fetus in the first month is entering the stage of forming organs and organizations inside the body. Diet is a factor that has a great impact on the health of pregnant women and fetuses, so it should be given proper attention. Some principles to follow when building a healthy diet in the first month of pregnancy include the following:
Use more iron, calcium and folic acid supplements from before pregnancy and prolong in pregnancy. Eat science and moderation Diet rich, should change many different foods. Include plenty of green vegetables and fruits in your daily diet. Ensure adequate water supply. Absolutely do not skip main meals and limit snacks.

Realizing the importance of nutrition for pregnant women, Vinmec International General Hospital has been and continues to deploy a package maternity service, which was born as a solution to help pregnant women become pregnant. Pregnant mothers feel secure because they have the companionship of the medical team throughout the pregnancy from care, monitoring, comprehensive examination, ultrasound testing and health advice for pregnant women so that the fetus healthy growth. Pregnant women can rest assured and relax during pregnancy, without having to worry about missing appointments and making appointments. In particular, maternity packages also come with many gift programs and free prenatal classes. When going to give birth, a pregnant mother does not need to prepare too many things because Vinmec has already prepared essential items for mother and child during childbirth and convalescence at the hospital.
Currently, to improve service quality, Vinmec is also equipped with a system of ultrasound machines and modern medical equipment. Accordingly, the examination and diagnosis process at Vinmec is carried out by qualified and well-trained doctors, so it will soon detect obstetric problems and pathologies, fetal malformations from early (if any) for timely examination and treatment right after the baby is born.
In addition, pregnant women are also consulted by specialists on nutrition during pregnancy as well as some ways to limit common diseases.

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