How should pregnant women supplement nutrition? What should pregnant women do if they have a high fever?

Nutritional supplementation is very important for pregnant women during pregnancy. Only when the mother's diet is healthy can the baby in the belly develop well. The mother must pay attention to nutritional supplementation during pregnancy. So how do pregnant women supplement nutrition? What should pregnant women do if they have a high fever?

How to supplement nutrition for pregnant women

1. Heat

Calories are the source of energy. During pregnancy, the daily calorie intake should be increased by at least 100-300 kcal. Calories mainly come from protein, fat and carbohydrates. Protein accounts for 15%, fat accounts for 20%, and carbohydrates account for 65%. Carbohydrates mainly come from grains, so pregnant women should still eat staple foods.

2. Sugar

Provides the main energy for the body. After the second trimester of pregnancy, 0.4-0.5kg of staple food per day can meet the needs.

3. Protein

According to the recommendations of the Chinese Nutrition Society, during the 4th to 6th month of pregnancy, pregnant women should increase their protein intake by 15g per day. During the 7th to 9th month of pregnancy, they should increase their protein intake by 25g per day. Insufficient protein intake during pregnancy will cause slow differentiation of fetal brain cells, resulting in a decrease in the total number of brain cells and affecting intelligence.

4. Vitamin C

Vitamin C can help build a strong placenta, protect babies from viruses, and help absorb iron. However, vitamin C cannot be stored in the body, so it must be consumed daily. Many fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin C. However, it should be noted that long-term storage and overcooking will destroy vitamin C, so try to buy fresh fruits and vegetables, and don't buy too much at a time. Vegetables should be steamed or eaten raw as much as possible.

5. Folic Acid

Pregnant mothers all know that they need to supplement folic acid during pregnancy, because folic acid is essential for the development of the baby's central nervous system. Folic acid cannot be stored in the body, and during pregnancy, the amount of folic acid excreted will be several times higher than usual, so it is necessary to supplement folic acid every day. A good source of folic acid is fresh dark green leafy vegetables, try to eat them steamed or raw to avoid destroying the vitamin. Beans and nuts are also good sources of folic acid.

What should I do if a pregnant woman has a high fever?

1. Physical cooling: In addition to finding out the cause of the fever, it is necessary for pregnant women to reduce the fever moderately. Fever often increases the mother's metabolic rate and is accompanied by many uncomfortable symptoms such as headache, loss of appetite, general fatigue, palpitations, and even dehydration, which increases the burden on the cardiopulmonary function of pregnant women. Therefore, it is necessary to choose moderate fever reduction. Generally speaking, if the pregnant woman's body temperature is not higher than 38.5 degrees Celsius and there are no obvious discomfort symptoms, you can consider using physical methods to help reduce the fever, such as ice pillows, heat dissipation patches, warm water wiping, such as repeatedly wiping the body with a warm towel, placing ice packs in the armpits, forehead and groin, etc.

2. Use of antipyretics: Try not to use them. As for when to consider using drugs, it varies from person to person. However, if the body temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius and accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms, you can consider using drugs under the guidance of a doctor, otherwise it will harm the fetus.

3. Find out the cause of the fever: It must be reiterated that the pathogen that causes the fever is more harmful to the mother and fetus than the fever itself. Therefore, when a pregnant woman has a fever, it is important to find out the cause of the fever and prescribe the right medicine, which is more important than simply reducing the fever.

What to do if pregnant women are upset

1. When you encounter something upsetting, don't keep it in your heart. You must speak it out as soon as possible. You can talk to your bestie or friend. Don't make yourself a sullen person. If you do this for a long time, you will easily suffer from depression during pregnancy, which will also have a very bad influence on the baby's future personality. As long as you speak it out, all problems can be solved. Pregnant mothers should never face it alone.

2. Divert your attention by doing some housework, preparing a loving meal for your husband, and distracting yourself from the unhappy mood.

3. Watch your favorite TV shows and more comedies. There are many reality shows now, which are also a good choice.

4. You can also create online, express your inner thoughts, and help people who have the same troubles. Giving roses to others and leaving the fragrance on your hands is also very good.

5. Communicate with your husband and share with him the changes of the baby in your belly. Telling a story every day can not only enhance the relationship between husband and wife, but also make you happy and joyful.

6. If the mother is at her parents' home to take care of the baby and her husband cannot be by her side, she can look at more photos taken with her husband and recall the sweet memories from falling in love to getting married to knowing the arrival of the baby, which will also make her feel better. Make at least one phone call to her husband every day to share the current situation of the baby and enhance the relationship between husband and wife. The mother immersed in happiness will definitely be in a good mood, but you need to be careful when making a phone call not to talk for too long. The phone radiates a lot at the moment it is connected (about 3 seconds), so try to put the phone farther away from your body and use headphones or an external speaker to communicate with the father.

7. Prepare post-birth supplies for the baby. The mother can also make some small hats and socks for the future baby by herself. I believe that the mother will put aside her temporary worries and immerse herself in happiness.

8. Think more about the baby in your belly and his cute appearance. What could be more important than him? Mothers must learn to self-regulate.

Why does a pregnant woman have a bitter taste in her mouth?

1. Bitter taste in the mouth of pregnant women caused by certain diseases

If a pregnant woman has a bitter taste in the mouth, she must go to the hospital for treatment in time. The bitter taste in the mouth when getting up in the morning is mainly caused by damp heat. There are two types of bitter taste in the mouth: liver and gallbladder damp heat and stomach heat. The bitter taste in the mouth may be caused by stomach heat caused by inflammation in the liver and gallbladder. Some people do not have inflammation in the liver and gallbladder, but because of dietary problems, eating too much spicy food can also cause bitter taste in the mouth. In addition, some people with chronic diseases (such as chronic diabetes) will also have bitter taste in the mouth.

2. Excessive pressure from work or life

Studies have shown that pregnant women may also have a bitter taste in their mouth when they wake up in the morning because of excessive pressure from work or study. Angry, irritable, anxious, and fear may also cause a bitter taste in the mouth. Although this is not a serious illness, it should not be underestimated. If the bitter taste in the mouth is severe, it will not only affect the patient's mood, but also affect the appetite. For this type of pregnant women with bitter taste in the mouth, they should increase exercise appropriately, try to be less anxious, and think less about unhappy things. On the other hand, many women are mental workers. Because of the high pressure from work, coupled with improper and irregular diet, their gastrointestinal function is sluggish after pregnancy, and the food they eat stays in the gastrointestinal tract for too long, which can easily breed dampness and heat, and also cause a bitter taste in the mouth.

In fact, it is normal for pregnant women to have a bitter mouth, and pregnant mothers do not need to worry too much. The time of early pregnancy reaction varies depending on individual constitutions, some people have it early and some people have it late. Pregnancy reactions are manifested as vomiting during pregnancy, partial eating, nausea, bitter mouth, etc. This is a normal phenomenon and does not require medication. Since the reaction of early pregnancy is closely related to psychological factors, pregnant women should learn to self-regulate. Pregnancy is a natural physiological process. Do not have too much psychological burden, always keep a good mood, and ensure adequate sleep.

There are many reasons for pregnant women to have a bitter mouth. It may be because pregnant women have a particularly heavy tongue coating. Not only does the mouth have no taste, but there is also a bad smell in the mouth when talking. At this time, you should use a toothbrush to remove the tongue coating when washing your mouth every morning. Don't clean too deep at first to avoid vomiting. After you get used to it, you can clean it more deeply. Generally, once every two to three days is enough. If pregnant women have bad living habits such as snoring and sleeping with their mouths open, they should correct them as soon as possible. If you persist for a long time, you can see the effect.