Table of contents:
- The importance of paying attention to intake for pregnant women who are fasting
- What needs to be considered when fasting during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy
- 1. Maintained health conditions
- 2. Nutritional balance according to needs
- 3. Reduce drinks containing high sugar
Although not required, not a few pregnant women still want to fast. Pregnant women are fine to fast, if the doctor states that your condition and the womb are fine, that means you can fast. However, also pay attention to gestational age. Then, how about fasting during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy? Is it allowed or prohibited? Check out this article.
The importance of paying attention to intake for pregnant women who are fasting
3rd trimester of pregnancy is the gestation period between 7 months to 9 months or before delivery. During the last 3 months of pregnancy, pregnant women will usually experience feelings of worry or anxiety about the time of giving birth later.
From a medical perspective, pregnant women can fast because there is no problem if pregnant women intend to fast in Ramadan. Because in principle, pregnant women need 2,200-2,300 calories per day. As long as these needs are met, there will be no significant obstacles. However, this condition has different consequences for mothers. There are those who are okay with shifting their meal times, breakfast to suhoor, lunch at opening time, and a little dinner after Tarawih prayers.
However, before deciding to continue fasting, it is better if pregnant women consult their doctor first to ensure their health condition. In general, the condition of pregnant women is the most "fit" to fast after their pregnancy is 16-28 weeks or 4-7 months of gestation. It is at this time that the mother's body can adapt to the hormonal changes that occur so that complaints during pregnancy can be minimized.
What needs to be considered when fasting during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy
1. Maintained health conditions
Every individual has different health conditions so maybe some of you are able to fast in the third trimester and some are not. The health of the pregnant woman's body is an important consideration, considering that some pregnant women have a condition that gets weak and tired quickly when forced to fast.
It is feared that this will worsen the condition of pregnant women and the fetus. Entering the ninth month pregnant women usually feel anxious waiting for the birth of their baby. If left on an empty stomach for 14 hours, this will increase high anxiety in pregnant women.
If this happens you should not force it to continue fasting. You should get a recommendation on fasting during the third trimester of pregnancy from your gynecologist, so it is important to consult beforehand about your condition and the prospective child in the womb.
2. Nutritional balance according to needs
At this time, you need nutritional intake that can provide additional energy to prepare for labor. Don't waste your time for breaking the holy day and breaking the fast.
Fill it with balanced nutrition, pay attention to the quality and quality of your iftar and sahur menu. The need for additional calories for pregnant women per day is 285-300 kcal from the calorie needs per day before pregnancy, a large number of calories from pregnant women normally is to help the growth of the fetus and placenta so as to increase amniotic volume.
You can get the proper amount of protein, fat and vitamins from fruits and vegetables. At this time, vitamin B is needed, in addition, water needs to be fulfilled to be able to maintain an increased blood volume during pregnancy.
3. Reduce drinks containing high sugar
The third trimester makes it more difficult for you to do activities because of the weight gain. It is common for you to gain weight during pregnancy.
However, if excess can trigger fetal development so that babies born are overweight, keep food or drink intake while fasting. Avoid compote foods with excessive or artificial sweeteners that trigger obesity.
