We often talk about the impact of diet on pregnancy. Eating a healthy and balanced diet is one of the first reflexes to adopt during pregnancy. Some foods should be avoided, while others should be added. But what foods should you eat to make a beautiful baby?
Foods that promote fertility
Scientific studies prove that the consumption of certain foods has an impact on the fertility of a couple. Therefore, before even thinking about pregnancy and baby, you should first focus on conception.
In order to facilitate it, here are some key foods to add to the couple’s diet to optimize the conception of the child:
For the mother:
- low glycemic index carbohydrates: starches, whole grains, fruits, vegetables…
- good fats: fish, seeds, vegetable oils, oils rich in Omega 3…
- Vegetable proteins: pulses, cereals, soya, seeds…
- Iron intake: red berries, soy, cereals, black pudding…
For the father :
- vitamins B9: liver, yeast, egg yolk, broccoli, split peas…
- vitamins B12 : egg, fatty fish, duck, mussels…
- vitamins B6 : yeast, wheat germ, cereals…
- vitamins C : kiwis, lemon, red fruits, bell pepper…
- vitamin E : wheat germ, hazelnuts, almonds, vegetable oils…
- selenium: egg yolk, sesame seeds, wholemeal pasta…
The father’s and mother’s diet must be reconciled with regular physical activity, as well as the reduction of alcohol and caffeine consumption. The ideal is to stop all excesses before the pregnancy, in order to limit the risks.
Foods to eat during pregnancy
In the mother’s womb, the baby is continuously developing, as well as its brain. To contribute to its good development, and to make sure to have a beautiful baby, it is important that the mother feeds herself correctly and favors certain foods.
A study conducted in Canada shows that eating fruit promotes the cognitive development of a baby in the womb. The more fruit the mother eats, the more intelligent and alert the baby is. However, eating fruit is not the only parameter: taking vitamins during pregnancy, parents’ education, breastfeeding, etc. are all factors to be taken into account.
It is also important to remember that consuming fruit in excess can be harmful to the mother. Therefore, it is necessary to include them in the diet, finding the right balance.
It is also important to avoid unhealthy foods: too fatty, too sweet or alcohol during pregnancy, because this unbalanced consumption can harm the development of the child in the womb.
Food is not the only parameter to take into account. It is also advisable to drink a lot of water in order to maintain a good hydration of the body. Drinking a minimum of 1.5 liters is recommended by most experts. The mother can drink up to 2 L of water per day.
At the end of pregnancy, studies show that eating certain vegetables and fruits at the end of pregnancy can help the baby develop a sense of taste and thus open him or her up to a healthy diet that will allow for proper development.
What to eat after pregnancy
If the mother decides to breastfeed her child, it is important to continue to eat properly to keep the baby healthy. Indeed, it is important to avoid eating too much fat, too much sugar, or consuming alcohol, because some toxins can be transmitted to the baby during the feeding.
To sum up, having a beautiful baby is not only about food, but eating in a healthy way contributes greatly to having a healthy baby and optimizes its growth. There are certain foods that you can choose, based on medical advice, to help you find the right balance. In particular, fruits and vegetables are always recommended before and during pregnancy to contribute to the child’s well-being and help it develop properly in the womb.
