During pregnancy, the diet of the pregnant woman-to-be plays a vital role in the growth and development of the fetus, and it is important for the pregnant woman-to-be to know what is good for the fetus. In the following article, we make arrangements according to the different stages of pregnancy, so that pregnant women avoid dietary taboos, eat both healthy and nutritious. I. Early Pregnancy Dietary Suggestions The fetus is still in the first 1-2 months of pregnancy when it is in the stage of splitting, laying down, and initial development, so Huang Jianxun, director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Taoyuan Hospital, said that there is no need to deliberately increase the amount of nutritional intake or diet for the fetus during this period, as long as the mother maintains a normal diet for the fetus. Around the 6th week of pregnancy, many mothers suffer from pregnancy vomiting, so they can temporarily change their diet, such as eating small and frequent meals, less greasy and indigestible food, and more fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition, consuming more foods containing vitamin B6 such as liver, potatoes, oats, brown rice, peanuts, wheat germ and honey can also help to reduce pregnancy vomiting. The only special thing is that early pregnancy is the period when the fetal neural tube is developing. If the neural tube is not developed properly, it can lead to congenital malformations such as spina bifida or anencephaly. Folic acid is known to prevent the occurrence of neural tube defects in the fetus, so it is recommended to eat foods containing folic acid every day from one month before pregnancy to the beginning of the first three months of pregnancy. Food sources: Foods rich in folic acid include green vegetables (spinach, lobelia, asparagus, etc.), radishes, beans, yeast, bananas, strawberries, oranges, as well as animal liver, lean meat, fish, eggs, etc. This stage of fetal development focus on 5-6 weeks embryo bedding, 7-8 weeks the fetus has a heartbeat, heart organs began to function, the nervous system is also gradually formed, 12 weeks can be seen in the shape of small hands and feet. The second, mid-pregnancy diet advice to the middle of the pregnancy is an important stage in the rapid development of the fetus, the mother for the intake of nutrients need to use more points. Huang Jianxun, director of the advice, try to achieve a balanced diet, do not picky food, at the same time can eat more protein, vegetables, water, soy products, milk, minerals and other healthy food. 1, calcium In particular, you can strengthen milk or milk products, small dried fish, soy milk and other foods that can provide the calcium needed by the fetus and the mother. 2, iron In addition, taking the right amount of iron can prevent the problem of anemia in pregnant women, so as not to indirectly cause the fetus too light weight, so it is recommended to eat more red meat (beef, pork, sheep), clams, offal (pig liver), spinach and black sesame, etc., all rich in iron. In addition, the intake of foods containing vitamin C is also helpful for the absorption of iron. If a pregnant woman is severely deficient in iron, she needs to ask her doctor to prescribe iron supplements. However, from the middle of pregnancy, pregnant women also need to carry out appropriate weight control, said Huang Jianxun, director, do not think that one person must eat two people to supplement, so, there is no limit to eat whatever you want, resulting in rapid weight gain. The excessive diet often just makes the mother herself fat and may increase the chances of pregnancy diabetes, which in turn affects the health of the fetus. The fetus enters a stage of rapid development where all organs continue to develop and form, and the baby can suck, swallow, and move its limbs. At around 6 months to 7 months, the development of organs is almost completed, however, it is not yet fully mature. Some mothers may experience edema at the end of pregnancy, so they should pay attention to reducing salt intake in their diet. In addition, constipation may worsen in the later stages, so they should take enough fruits and vegetables and water, and exercise properly. This is also the period when the fetus is growing rapidly, so you can focus on increasing protein, calcium, vitamin B complex, C and DHA. 1. Protein is an indispensable element for the growth and repair of cells and tissues in the body. Calcium is very important to help the development of fetal bones, if calcium deficiency may even affect the intellectual development after birth, and calcium deficiency also has a great impact on the mother, for example, may cause calf cramps, osteoporosis, loose teeth and other problems. 3, vitamin B complex, including B1, B2, B6, B12, vitamin H, niacin, folic acid, etc., can increase the body’s metabolism, eliminate fatigue. Food sources: brown rice, pork, liver, egg yolk, celery, beans, cereals, milk, peanuts, yeast, etc. 4, vitamin C is more familiar to enhance resistance, prevention of colds and flu vitamins, while for wound healing, help iron absorption are helpful. 5, DHA for the fetal retina and brain development is helpful. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has published a journal paper that points out that babies who get more DHA through breast milk have better vision development in the future. Pregnant women who take more DHA and other omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids will have significantly better IQ test scores than babies of the same age four years after birth. In addition, the consumption of deep-sea fish rich in Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids can also reduce the chance of having a baby with low birth weight. A study of the diets of 11,000 pregnant women in the UK, starting at week 32, found that pregnant women who consumed fish at least twice a week during pregnancy (once of which was deep-sea fish rich in Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids) had a 37% lower incidence of low birth weight than those who did not eat fish at all, because Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids The reason is that Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids can promote the blood circulation of the placenta, so that the nutrients and oxygen delivered to the fetus are more adequate. However, recent serious marine pollution, many fish contain mercury, pregnant women ingest mercury will threaten the neurological development of the fetus, experts recommend that pregnant women should try to avoid the intake of fish containing high levels of mercury. Food sources: fish such as swordfish, sardines, tuna, bonito and salmon. This stage of fetal development focus This period of rapid weight gain, more frequent and powerful activities, various organs into the final stage of complete development, gradually mature hearing, vision allows the fetus slowly feel the external world, but also an important period of the baby’s brain development. Four, five methods to make the fetus healthier 1, focus on balanced Modern pregnant women are mostly likely to be working women, many times three meals need to rely on external food, it is recommended that the choice of external food, to consider whether the food eaten is hygienic and clean. In addition, you can choose a buffet, try to select a variety of food, especially less oily vegetables, pay attention to whether their daily diet to achieve a balanced standard. 2. Prepare fruit snacks Mothers can prepare a box of fruit for themselves every day so that they and their fetus can get enough fruit every day. Try to drink one glass of milk in the morning and one glass of milk in the evening to replenish the calcium needed by the mother and the fetus. It is easy to buy milk, just find a convenience store or brew mother’s milk at home. 4.Holiday cooking You can buy some fresh ingredients for yourself on holiday, such as fish, meat, offal, vegetables, etc., to help you make nutritious and healthy meals to slightly supplement the busy work, unbalanced diet problems. 5, eat less unhealthy food high calorie, high fat, salt too high food, often not only cause the mother to gain weight, for the fetal nutrient absorption is not much good, so it is best to reduce the intake of food harmful to health. In addition, try to avoid too stimulating, too spicy, raw food, as well as tobacco and alcohol. The fetus needs balanced and comprehensive nutrition, if the mother can maintain a good diet, maintain a normal routine, and try to eat more fresh vegetables, fruits and ingredients, the fetus can have a healthy growth environment, pregnant women do not need to be too calculating, worrying every day whether to eat less food. If you are in poor health or cannot achieve a balanced diet and are considering taking maternity supplements, it is recommended that you use your maternity checkup time to discuss the type and dosage of supplements with your physician or nutritionist to avoid overdosing and causing a burden on your body.