A child is the crystallization of a couple's love, and many couples who are planning to have a child pay close attention to topics related to fertility. Pre-conception preparation is now highly valued, and during this period, maintaining a good diet is a key focus. Certain dietary habits can be very helpful for conception. So, what should you pay attention to regarding nutrition and diet during pre-conception? Let's find out together.
Nutritional Preparation Before Pregnancy
1. Achieve a Standard Weight
For women of childbearing age, a low body weight indicates poor nutritional status, which can easily lead to low birth weight babies. Being overweight, on the other hand, can increase the risk of certain pregnancy complications for the mother, such as hypertension and diabetes, and can also result in the birth of an oversized baby. Therefore, women planning to become pregnant should first achieve a standard weight. A method to calculate standard weight is to subtract 110 from your height in centimeters; the result is your standard weight in kilograms. According to statistics, women in their third trimester will gain about one-fifth of their pre-pregnancy weight. If a woman's weight is below the standard value before pregnancy, especially if the difference is significant, she should increase her food intake to reach the standard weight.
2. Correct Nutritional Imbalances
Women planning to conceive may have had symptoms of anemia, a history of dieting or restricting fat and animal foods, or issues like excessive body fat accumulation, all of which are forms of nutritional imbalance. From a eugenics perspective, a nutritional imbalance in the mother's body can lead to a shortage or excess of certain nutrients needed for fetal development, which is not conducive to healthy childbirth. Therefore, women should assess their nutritional status comprehensively before pregnancy. If necessary, they can consult a doctor for a diagnosis to purposefully adjust their diet and actively store nutrients that are typically low in their bodies. For example, if the body is deficient in iron, one can consume beef, animal liver, green vegetables, and raisins; for calcium deficiency, one can eat dried shrimp, dairy products, and soy products, etc.
Dietary Precautions Before Pregnancy
1. Enhance the Vitality of Sperm and Eggs
Eating more lean meat, eggs, fish and shrimp, liver, beans and bean products, seafood, fresh vegetables, and seasonal fruits can help improve certain defects in sperm and eggs and increase the chances of conception.
2. Ensure Adequate Hydration
With sufficient water in the body, you can help flush out various metabolic toxins, such as heavy metals, and enhance immune function and disease resistance. However, it is important to drink more boiled water that has been cooled naturally.
3. Return to a Natural Diet
When preparing for pregnancy and during pregnancy, attention should be paid to selecting fresh, unpolluted vegetables, fruits, and wild vegetables, and avoiding foods that contain food additives, colors, and preservatives.
4. Eat a Varied Diet
Different foods contain different nutrients and varying levels of nutritional content. Therefore, it is best to eat a wide variety of foods and not be picky or have dietary taboos. It is best to eat everything, especially whole grains.
5. Store Calcium and Iron in the Body
Before pregnancy, one should consume more foods rich in iron and calcium, such as fish, milk, cheese, seaweed, beef, pork, eggs, beans, and green and yellow vegetables, to build up reserves in the body and prevent deficiencies during pregnancy.
The above is an introduction to what to pay attention to regarding nutritional diet during pre-conception. Hopefully, you now have a better understanding. When preparing for pregnancy, it is crucial to pay attention to a healthy diet and also to develop good eating habits. I hope this article is helpful to you.