As we have already said, everything that the mother puts in her mouth has a direct impact on the growth of the abdomen. Poor nutrition leads to excessive weight gain for both the mother and her unborn baby. It is much more difficult to give birth to a large child; the labor process can follow an unpredictable scenario, and this is extremely dangerous for both of them.
So, just some basics of proper nutrition for expectant mothers:
1. Eliminate or minimize the consumption of fatty, fried foods, as well as flour and sweets. If you can’t do without a sandwich or a small candy, eat it for breakfast, but under no circumstances at night!
2. Eat 5-6 times a day, of which 3 times are main meals, 2-3 are snacks in between.
3. Lean on meat, chicken, fish, cereals, fruits, vegetables, dairy and fermented milk products with a low fat content.
4. Forget about harmful fast foods during pregnancy!