It includes a period of 0-40 weeks. Pregnancy periods following conception are every 3 months.
The physiologic and hormonal characteristics of each gestational period are different from each other and include changes in terms of nutritional requirements and problems that may be seen. The nutrition programs of each trimester are also different from each other.
In the 1st trimester (1st trimester), the most common problem in pregnant women is Hyperemesis Gravidarum, a condition that can lead to fluid and electrolyte balance disorders as a result of excessive nausea. It is very important to eat small solid meals at frequent intervals in the diet plan.
The biggest problems of 2 Trimester (2nd trimester) and 3 Trimester (3rd trimester) are Gestational Diabetes, which can be seen due to the high weight gain of the pregnant woman, and the presence of stomach and intestinal problems in the mother, especially due to the increase in the weight of the baby.
Another important problem is preeclampsia, which can occur especially in the 3rd trimester and may pose a danger to the baby and the mother.
In general, in nutrition planning during pregnancy, it is important to reduce the problems of the mother and the baby as well as to complete the development of the baby, and in this regard, the mother's nutrition should be planned to meet the needs of the mother and the baby.
