Tambahan supply folic acid memang salah satu suplemen yg direkomendasikan jika
kita berencana utk conceive dan pada masa-masa 12 minggu pertama kehamilan.
Tetapi, katanya sih ada kondisi2 kesehatan (atau barangkali medical treatment)
yg tidak cocok dengan supply folic acid ini. Silakan baca kutipan yg saya ambil
dari NHS (National Health Service) ttg rekomendasi diet selama masa antenatal
care di bawah.
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Recommendations
A balanced diet and regular exercise will help to maintain a healthy body
weight and general level of fitness.
Try to follow a healthy, balanced diet based around the four main food groups:
- 4 to 6 portions daily of carbohydrates (rice, pasta, cereals, bread,
potatoes)
- at least 5 portions daily of fruit and vegetables
- three daily portions of protein (meat, poultry, fish, pulses, eggs)
- at least one portion a day of dairy products (milk, cheese, yoghurt)
- drink plenty of fluids such as water and fruit juices, preferably at least
two litres every day. This helps the body to eliminate toxins and waste
products, and will also help counteract the common pregnancy complaints of
constipation and nausea.
Folic acid (vitamin B9) should be added to the diet, as it is very important to
the healthy development of a foetus. It can reduce the risk of neural tube
defects such as spina bifida (an abnormality caused by the brain and spinal
cord failing to develop properly). The Department of Health recommends that all
women take a daily supplement of 0.4mg of folic acid before they conceive and
for the first twelve weeks of pregnancy while the babys spine develops.
You can get folic acid tablets from pharmacies, large supermarkets, health food
stores and on prescription. Dietary sources of folic acid include green leafy
vegetables, breakfast cereals and bread. Check with your doctor first if you
are receiving treatment for any condition (such as epilepsy) that may not be
compatible with folic acid supplementation.
Many women experience anaemia during pregnancy, when the body needs a greater
quantity of iron. Iron helps to carry oxygen in the blood of the mother and
baby. Supplements may be prescribed, which should be taken with orange juice as
this helps the body to absorb the iron. Iron supplements can produce side
effects in some women, such as constipation or mild stomach cramps. If you get
these, consider natural iron supplements (available from the local pharmacy) as
these are more readily absorbed by the body.
Regular exercise is also important to maintain fitness and prepare the body for
labour and birth. Pregnant women should choose a sensible activity level and
should incorporate sufficient rest and relaxation. Try yoga classes, or water
aerobics for pregnant women (often called aqua-natal classes) contact your
midwife or call the local leisure centre to find out whats on offer.
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From: Walid Wahyudi
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Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 1:58 PM
Subject: [os-divre5] sekilas info, buat yang punya bayi balita
Menurut penelitian terbaru, avocado (alpukat) mengandung asam folat (folic
acid) yang paling tinggi dibandingkan buah lain.
Asam folat sangat dibutuhkan untuk pembentukan sel-sel baru. Pada janin, asam
folat ini sangat bermanfaat untuk pembentukan pusat syarat (termasuk otak
dan sumsum tulang belakang).
Jadi sebaiknya ibu hamil dan menyusui banyak mengkonsumsi asam folat. Asam
folat juga berguna untuk mencegah birth defect.
Asam folat juga terdapat pada biji-bijian (grain), dan kacang-kacangan
(legumes). Hampir semua susu formula diperkaya dengan asam folat.
Info tambahan, avocado adalah satu-satunya buah yang mengandung
monounsaturated fat (lemak tak jenuh) yang dapat mencegah penyakit jantung.
Pada bayi, monounsaturated fat ini bermanfaat untuk perkembangan cognitif
dan visual. Juga kandungan potassium-nya jauh lebih banyak dari pada pisang.
Potassium berguna untuk menambah energi.
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