Feeding during pregnancy is very important, more than is usually believed. The nutrients that the body assimilates while the baby is developing have a decisive influence on the good health of pregnancy and the child.
In our Special Pregnancy we have compiled the most recommended foods during pregnancy, including fiber.
Fiber is very important for proper digestion, to prevent constipation, to control weight, to reduce cholesterol levels, to control diabetes and to prevent hypertension, a theory that is confirmed by a study recently published in the American Journal of Hypertension according to which increasing the amount of fiber in the diet during the first months of pregnancy reduces the risk of developing preeclampsia in the following months.
Preeclampsia is one of the disorders of pregnancy that affects 15% of pregnant women characterized by an increase in blood pressure, if not properly controlled, it poses a serious risk to the baby that can range from premature birth to fetal death .
When conducting a survey on the feeding of 1,538 pregnant women 3 months before pregnancy and during the first trimester, they found that those who consumed the most fiber (21.2 grams or more per day) during both evaluation periods were 72 percent less prone to develop preeclampsia than those that ingest the lowest levels of fiber (less than 11.9 grams daily).
So you know, you should reinforce it in your diet from before you get pregnant and during the first 12 weeks. Among the foods rich in fiber we can find mainly cereals, legumes and fruits and vegetables such as spinach, chard, carrot, kiwi, pear, apple and apricot.
