Nutrient-laden foods for pregnant women

"The older (over 35 years) partner (wife or husband) will be greater risk of delivering a healthy and normal child," said dr. RB Ontowiryo HP, specialist in obstetrics and diseases of the womb of Mother and Child Hospital Harapan Kita, Jakarta.
Every pregnant woman should be prepared as possible. Healthy body, not stress, and circumstances support. Consider also the matter of age.
In the first trimester of pregnancy, to consider the needs of balanced nutrition that will support the growth of a healthy fetus. Healthy food should be considered since the preconceptions.
According to dr. Elvina Karyadi, M.Sc., Ph.D., a nutritionist from the SEAMEO TROPMED, UI, calories needed for the formation of new cells, the drainage of the blood vessels of food from mother to fetus through the placental blood vessels, as well as the formation of enzymes and hormones that regulate fetal development. Protein is abundant in meat, Kaju, fish, eggs, nuts, tofu and tempeh, are useful for building new cells of the fetus (blood cells, skin, hair, nails, and muscle tissue).
Vitamins and minerals, like vitamin A for growth of the fetus, vitamin B1 and B2 and niacin to the body's metabolic processes. Vitamin B6 and B12 to regulate the use of protein, whereas vitamin C to help absorption of iron during pregnancy or prevent anemia.
Vitamin D in milk and other dairy and nuts, supporting the formation of bones, teeth, and joints of the fetus. Vitamin E for the formation of red blood cells and protects fats from damage.
Folic acid and zinc in vegetables and fruits such as oranges, bananas, broccoli, and carrots to the formation of the central nervous system and brain of the fetus. During pregnancy are also encouraged to eat plenty of fiber and drinking water.
Elvina also suggest to temporarily avoid foods that are preserved, as well as junk food, sugary foods or high calorie, fat, caffeinated drinks (coffee and cola), and soft drinks. Also avoid processed foods that are not perfect, because it was feared still contain germs. Stop the smoking habit as well.
When you feel hungry, you should eat lots of vegetables, fresh fruits, fruit juices, and yogurt. If you feel nauseated, eat starchy snacks can be eaten bit by sedikti but often. Choose foods that are not too spicy and less spicy. (Summary)