Obesity causes serious problems during pregnancy. Over the past 10 years, there has been an increase in weight gain in pregnant women and the birth of large children, said obstetrician-gynecologist prof. Faruk Buira.
He noticed that the main cause of complaints during pregnancy is malnutrition.
“Fatigue, inability to climb the stairs, increased fatigue, lower back pain and back, sleep problems are more often observed in pregnant women gaining excess weight. Belief pressure and diabetes associated with pregnancy are directly related to weight gain. Future mothers who had overweight before pregnancy or gained too much weight during pregnancy, are at risk of developing these two diseases, ”the doctor said.
According to him, from the very beginning of pregnancy, excessive consumption of salt, sugar and carbohydrates should be avoided.
Buira urged pregnant women to avoid excessive nutrition.
He noted that diseases such as blood pressure and diabetes appear in pregnant women starting from the 24th week of pregnancy.
“Pregnant women cannot eat a lot in the first trimester due to nausea. Since nausea stops after the 12th week, I want to eat more, as if in order to compensate for the deficiency of the first 3 months. But this is a very dangerous time. That is why pregnant women should restrain themselves, is never before saturation and avoid overeating. Diabetes during pregnancy can cause an increase in fluid retention in the child, the formation of a large child, and if the precaution is not observed – the child’s sudden death in the womb. It is very important to check blood pressure, conduct a load test and monitor weight gain, ”the doctor explained.
Speaking about the importance of physical exercises and healthy nutrition, Buir noted that pregnant women should walk 30-40 minutes 3-4 times a week, and that this is important for a healthy set of weight of the future mother and the development of the child.