Benefits of
drinking milk during pregnancy:
During pregnancy, the mother's need for calcium increases.
Milk is one of the most abundant sources of calcium. During pregnancy, a mother
who drinks about 3 glasses of milk a day provides all the necessary calcium for
herself and her baby. Cow's milk contains protein, various vitamins (vitamins
D, A, C, K), minerals such as phosphorus, fluorine, iron, iodine and fat,
besides calcium.
How much
milk should be drunk during pregnancy?
The daily calcium need of a pregnant woman is up to 1000 mg.
The need for pregnant women under 18 is higher, it is 1300 mg daily. The
expectant mother does not have to meet all of this need from milk because many
foods such as cheese, yogurt, vegetables, fruits, legumes contain calcium,
although not as abundantly as in milk. It is enough to drink 3 glasses of milk
a day during pregnancy. One cup of milk contains approximately 250 mg of
calcium, 750 mg of calcium in three glasses is quite enough, the rest of the
need is easily completed with other foods. The benefits of milk in terms of
mother and baby during pregnancy are not only dependent on the calcium it
contains, but also the vitamin D and protein it contains are important.
The
benefits and importance of milk during pregnancy:
Drinking milk during pregnancy prevents calcium deficiency in
the mother and therefore bone loss. There are many benefits to the baby,
especially bone and dental health.
There are studies showing that the birth weight of the children
of mothers who did not drink milk during their pregnancy was higher than that
of mothers who drink milk and that allergies are more common in children of
mothers who do not drink milk.
It has been reported from a study that the babies of mothers
who drink less than one glass of milk a day have less birth weight than those
who drink more than one glass of milk.
In a study, it was reported that MS (multiple sclerosis)
disease was observed less frequently in children of mothers who consumed milk
during pregnancy.
Can't drink
milk?
Milk is primarily the food to be preferred due to its
benefits other than calcium during pregnancy, but those who cannot drink milk
due to lactose intolerance or other reasons can consume plenty of cheese,
yogurt and buttermilk as a source of calcium. For those who have lactose
intolerance, there are lactose-free milk in the markets, consuming them will
also benefit. If you cannot consume any of these nutrients, then you should
definitely contact your doctor for the necessary calcium supplement.
-EXERCISE AND SPORTS IN PREGNANCY
-DRINKING MILK IN PREGNANCY
-ULTRASOUND IN PREGNANCY
-YOGA IN PREGNANCY
