WHAT FOODS SHOULD BE CONSUMED DURING PREGNANCY?

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WHAT FOODS SHOULD BE CONSUMED DURING PREGNANCY?

The nutrients consumed during the pregnancy process are very important for the nutrition of the mother and the baby in the womb. Expectant mothers need a balanced and healthy diet. Here are the nutrients that will provide this effect. Turkey Medicals gave information about the subject…

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MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS

Calcium-containing foods are very important for the baby’s bone health. Milk and dairy products contain a lot of calcium. If the mother does not get enough calcium, the baby will start using the mother’s stores. This condition can also cause calcium deficiency in the mother. That is why foods such as milk, yogurt, kefir should be added to the mother’s diet. It will be more useful to give preference to low-fat ones of these nutrients. Grain products are important for the well-being of our digestive system. These foods that contain fiber will regulate the mother’s digestive system. Constipation during pregnancy is a very common condition. Fibrous foods play a role in improving constipation.

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EGGS

Eggs are a source of high-quality protein, which we call whole protein. It contributes to the health of the baby with the vitamins and minerals it contains. The omega-3 contained in it is also important for the baby’s brain development. Eggs should be added to the diet of mothers in a well-cooked form.

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DRIED LEGUMES

Dried legumes contain a lot of vegetable protein and fiber. At the same time, the high amount of folate contained in it is also useful for pregnant women. In the group of dried legumes, we can count nutrients such as beans, chickpeas, lentils.

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SALMON FISH

Turkish salmon fish is an effective source of omega-3. Salmon, which contains less heavy metals than other fish, is also very useful for the development of the baby.

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LEAN MEAT

The protein contained in it is important for the muscle health of the mother and the baby. Meat is an important source of protein and B vitamins. It is very important for the strength of the baby’s muscle structure, the correct functioning of the enzymes in his body. Iron found in red meat is also beneficial for iron deficiency that can occur in the mother.Meat should be consumed less fatty. At the same time, the meat should be cooked well, as undercooking the meat will create a negative bacterial sense.

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DARK LEAFY VEGETABLES

Dark leafy vegetables are very rich in vitamins A, C and K, fiber and folic acid. Folic acid is important for pregnant women. Folic acid is needed for the healthy development of the baby’s nervous system. The consumption of dark green vegetables along with the vitamins contained in them is recommended for pregnant women. Green vegetables is recommended for pregnant women. When water is ingested into the mother’s body, it also directly affects the baby. The water consumed by the mother will also be beneficial for the baby’s development. At least 2-3 L of water should be consumed per day.

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President of Organ Transplant Center at MedicalPark Hospital Antalya

Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.

Physician's Resume:

Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.

Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.

In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.

Awards:

Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.

Certificates:

Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .

Professional Members:

American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.

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