A complete guide to diet in the third trimester, a must-read for pregnant mothers

What is the best way to eat during the third trimester of pregnancy? Some people say that you should eat it freely, because after all, morning sickness in the early stage and discomfort in the second trimester, if you don\’t let it go as soon as you are about to give birth, you won\’t be able to eat it until the confinement period. NO, NO, NO! You can eat, but you have to pay attention to certain methods in order to eat well and be healthier at the same time. The dietary arrangement in the third trimester should follow three key nutritional supplements and two important principles of attention. 3 key points – Calcium As the fetus grows, the demand for calcium is also increasing, and the loss of calcium in the expectant mother\’s body will increase. If there is a lack of calcium, it will not only affect the skeletal development of the fetus, but also cause the expectant mother to suffer from Calcium deficiency causes leg and foot cramps. Calcium supplementation also plays a certain role in alleviating pregnancy-induced hypertension. [Latest Fourth Edition] Read the full text of the Pregnancy Bible with ultra-clear scanned PDF download 108M Foods rich in calcium include: milk, yogurt, cheese and other milk and milk products; soybeans and soy products; green leafy vegetables, such as greens, rapeseed, and celery etc.; kelp, black sesame, etc. Three key points – Iron The iron stored in the mother\’s body by the fetus lasts until 4-6 months after birth. During pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, it is a critical period for the fetus to store iron. Therefore, expectant mothers should pay attention to their iron intake. Foods rich in iron include: pork liver, kelp, black fungus, beef, eggs, seaweed, spinach, sesame seeds, red dates, yams, beans, etc. 3 key points – DHA The third trimester of pregnancy is a period of rapid fetal brain development. Supplementing DHA is beneficial to fetal brain development. Foods rich in DHA include: marine fish, such as salmon, cod, sea bass, croaker, sardines, etc.; nuts, such as walnuts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, etc.; flaxseed oil. 2 important things to note – Pay attention to weight control. Weight control in late pregnancy should not be taken lightly. Control the intake of starch, sugar, and salt to avoid excessive obesity, which not only affects normal delivery, but also easily causes gestational diabetes and gestational hypertension. 2 important things to note: Pay attention to preventing constipation. Due to the pressure of the uterus in late pregnancy, it is easy to cause constipation or aggravate it. Pay attention to adequate water intake and supplement of dietary fiber in your diet. Eat more fruits and vegetables with high water content, as well as foods rich in dietary fiber, such as celery, apples, oats, corn, brown rice, etc. Don’t drink a lot of water at one time, drink small amounts frequently.