Why is Protein Important for Pregnant Woman?

(1) Why is protein important?

Do you know that protein is a very important nutrient during pregnancy?

The amino acids that make up protein are the building blocks of your body's cells – and of your baby's body as well.

It's important to get enough protein throughout your pregnancy, but it's especially critical during the second and third trimesters.

That's when your baby is growing the fastest, and your breasts and organs are getting bigger to accommodate the needs of your growing baby.

(2) How much protein do you need?

A developing fetus needs protein because it encourages cell growth, provides the amino acids that boost in bone and muscle development, and allows for healthy blood production. By contrast, a lack of protein can cause a myriad of issues, including poor muscle and joint development, poor bone development, muscle or bone deformities, miscarriage, brain damage and a high risk of birth defects. A pregnant mother lacking protein may feel weak and fatigued. To ensure her baby develops normally, a mother should consume 70 grams of protein daily, from sources like eggs, peanut butter, and meats.

(3) Food sources of protein

Beans are a great source of protein, as are lean meat, poultry, fish and shellfish, eggs, milk, cheese, tofu, and yogurt. Although animal products contain complete proteins (all nine amino acid components) and plant sources generally don't, eating a variety of foods throughout the course of the day will help ensure that you get all of the amino acids you need. Eat three or four servings of protein daily, and you'll be well on your way to eating right for a healthy pregnancy and baby. (Seventy grams of protein roughly equals the total of two 8-ounce glasses of milk, a 5-ounce chicken breast, and one 7-ounce container of nonfat Greek yogurt, for example.)

Caution: Not all fish are considered safe during pregnancy. Some predator fish – particularly shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish – should be avoided because they contain methyl mercury, a metal believed to be harmful in high doses to the growing brains of fetuses and young children. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends that you eat 8 to 12 ounces of other fish during pregnancy.

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