During pregnancy, the mother needs to ensure adequate nutrition for the health of both mother and baby. Good nutrition during pregnancy helps ensure the health of the mother, the fetus and the ability to breastfeed after birth. Nutrition in the first 2 years of life contributes to 80% of brain weight and prevents chronic diseases in adulthood.
The first 1000 days of life is the golden period to help children grow taller and faster. To help children grow to their optimal height, parents need to take care of their nutrition scientifically, such as creating conditions for the fetus to develop well in the womb. The mother needs to pay attention to diet, rest, and activities. Eat at least one more meal a day, take iron and folic acid supplements, supplement with iron-rich foods, eat lots of fruit to increase fiber, and drink water regularly.
During the period from birth to 6 months of age, breastfeed your baby as soon as possible within the first hour after birth. Breastfeeding is very important for your baby to receive the first drops of milk, also known as colostrum, which acts as a first vaccine for your baby, rich in vitamin A, antibodies and other protective components. Breastfeed your baby exclusively for the first 6 months of life, without the need for additional formula or other foods or drinks, including water.
To have a good source of milk, the mother needs to drink at least 600ml of milk per day and eat enough nutrients (all kinds of meat, eggs, shrimp, crab, fish, vegetables), avoid spicy spices, garlic and fermented foods that can cause digestive disorders. At the same time, the mother also needs support from her family to get enough sleep, rest properly, and be mentally comfortable to produce more milk.
During the period from when the baby is 6 months old (180 days), it is necessary to start giving the baby proper supplementary food in both quantity and quality. Because at this stage, breast milk no longer provides all the nutritional needs that the baby needs. This is the stage where the baby's digestive system needs time to adapt to food, the baby needs to learn how to chew, turn food in the mouth and swallow food. Therefore, you should practice feeding your baby by feeding him 2-3 small spoons/time, 2 times a day. The practice time is usually within a few days, the practice time should not be longer than 1 week. After that, gradually increase the amount of food to suit the age of the baby, as well as gradually increase the density of the food. In addition, the baby needs to eat fresh fruit, continue to breastfeed and drink enough water. Creating a good natural living environment, with enough light, and enough space for play and movement will create conditions to stimulate development. Encourage children to exercise and play sports because an active lifestyle will promote metabolism and metabolism, helping the body develop better.
In particular, mothers should pay attention to weighing their children regularly every month to promptly detect when their children are slow to grow. If they miss the first 1000 golden days of life, children will be disadvantaged in growth rate, especially in height. Therefore, parents should try to fully implement the above things for their children so that they can develop optimally. The first 1000 golden days of a child are truly valuable. Nurturing your baby well during this period is the most appropriate investment for your baby to grow up healthy, smart and happy, Dr. Vi recommends.
Source: https://soyte.camau.gov.vn/bai-khoa-hoc-chinh-tri-va-xa-hoi/dinh-duong-1000-ngay-vang-dau-doi-288480
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