We have talked several times about the importance of eating a balanced and low-fat diet during pregnancy.
That of eating for two and neglecting feeding during pregnancy "because we are going to gain weight anyway" is a mistake.
It is not only important for the health of the mother and for a better postpartum recovery, but also for the health of the baby that is growing in her womb.
It is amazing how what a woman eats during the six months of pregnancy can affect the baby and her future health.
As an example, we can cite a study by Norwegian scientists published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, according to which a diet with low cholesterol and fat during pregnancy would benefit the blood flow of the fetus.
To investigate it, a team from the University of Oslo has performed a special ultrasound test on 290 non-smoking pregnant women that has shown how as cholesterol consumption decreased, the blood of the fetus flowed better.
But not only does a diet with a high level of cholesterol and fat affect the circulation of the baby, but tobacco can also damage its arteries, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease in the future.
The objective for which we present this type of studies is to serve as a warning to future moms, and to become aware of the effects that bad habits can cause during pregnancy.
