Fetal health in the second trimester of pregnancy

In the second trimester, the expectant mother's appetite gradually recovers, so it's time to reserve enough nutrition for the body and baby. In the second trimester, the fetus grows rapidly and needs more nutritional support. In order to meet the growth needs of herself and her baby, expectant mothers need to supplement enough calories and nutrition.

Meat and vegetable collocation, thick and thin collocation

The diet should be mixed with meat and vegetables, and the thickness should be matched to ensure the diversification of food varieties and avoid picky eaters and partial eclipse. Overeating may bring a burden to the body and even lead to gestational diabetes.

Iron-rich food

Pay special attention to iron intake in the second trimester. Iron-rich foods such as animal liver, blood and beef are helpful to prevent iron deficiency anemia, while vitamin C helps to absorb iron.

Eat foods rich in calcium.

Fetal demand for calcium is increasing, so expectant mothers should eat more calcium-rich foods, such as milk, bean products and kelp.

Eat more foods rich in zinc.

Zinc is very important for fetal bone growth and immunity. Expectant mothers should eat more zinc-rich foods such as oysters and meat.

Eat more iodine-containing foods

In order to meet the needs of the fetus for iodine, we should eat more iodine-containing foods such as kelp and laver.