{"id":7993,"date":"2025-01-28T18:55:27","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T13:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/?p=7993"},"modified":"2025-01-28T18:55:31","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T13:25:31","slug":"maternal-health-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/maternal-health-care\/","title":{"rendered":"How Maternal Health Affects Baby\u2019s Development: Things to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 5em; .table_of_contents {margin: 25px 0; padding: 10px; background: #F2F5F7;} .table_of_contents a { text-decoration: none; }}<\/style><div class='table_of_contents'><h3>Table of Contents<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"#maternal-diet\">Maternal Diet<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#maintaining-a-healthy-weight\">Maintaining a Healthy Weight<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#mental-health-balance\">Mental Health Balance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#oral-health-care\">Oral Health Care<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#be-kind-to-yourself-and-reward-to-yourself\">Be Kind to Yourself and Reward to Yourself<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<p>Maternal health plays a crucial role from conception to childbirth. Routine pregnancy health checks (pregnancy care) are essential from the first to the last trimester. For instance, conditions such as preeclampsia, anaemia, poor nutrition, stress, anxiety and depression may arise during pregnancy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These conditions can give rise to cognitive, emotional and physical disorders in the baby-to-be. Sometimes such complications can give rise to long-term health and developmental challenges too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An early intervention during pregnancy is essential to ensure the optimal development of the baby in the womb. Simple precautions like access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/prenatal-care-start-pregnancy\/\">prenatal care<\/a>, daily mental health screening nutritional interventions can be extremely helpful.\u00a0Here are a few steps you can take to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/mental-health-during-pregnancy\/\">improve maternal health<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"maternal-diet\">Maternal Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Making smart and healthy food choices can help you go through a healthy pregnancy and give birth to a healthy baby. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/pregnancy-diet-plan-chart\/\">A balanced diet<\/a> may include whole fruits (like apples, oranges, mango, etc), vegetables (like broccoli, sweet potatoes, beet, etc), and whole grains (like brown rice, millet, oatmeal, etc). In addition to this, you need to have proteins (like meat, chicken, egg, etc). low\u2013low-fat or fat-free dairy (like milk, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/benefits-of-yoghurt-during-pregnancy\/\">yoghurt<\/a>, cheese, lactose-free dairy, etc). As far as calories are concerned, you may not require any extra calories in the first trimester of your pregnancy. In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/pregnancy-second-trimester\/\">second trimester<\/a>, you will need an extra 340 calories a day. During the trimester, you may need 450 extra calories a day. Choose prenatal supplements like folic acid (400 to 800 mcg), iron, iodine and choline (low-fat and fat-free dairy, eggs, etc).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"maintaining-a-healthy-weight\">Maintaining a Healthy Weight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As your pregnancy progresses, it\u2019s important to maintain a healthy weight to avoid obesity.\u00a0 This is because obesity can lead to conditions like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/gestational-diabetes-and-treatment\/\">gestational diabetes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/hypertension-during-pregnancy\/\">hypertension<\/a> and complications during and after labour. These conditions can also affect your baby\u2019s weight and may lead to low birth weight and other developmental issues. You can stay active by practising low to moderate-intensity exercises under an expert\u2019s supervision. Simple activities like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/pregnancy-brisk-walking\/\">brisk walking<\/a> for 30 to 45 minutes a day can also make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mental-health-balance\">Mental Health Balance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/health-topics\/maternal-health#tab=tab_1\">During pregnancy<\/a>, mothers can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/stress-free-during-pregnancy\/\">experience stress<\/a>, anxiety, and depression, which harm their developing foetus and increase the risk of cognitive, behavioural, and emotional difficulties in their children. Stress hormones released into the growing foetus can affect its brain development, potentially leading to cognitive, behavioural and emotional issues. It\u2019s important to take a holistic approach to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/nutrition-facts-during-pregnancy\/\">maternal nutrition<\/a> and mental health, as recent research indicates that both are interconnected. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/prenatal-yoga-poses\/\">Practice prenatal yoga<\/a> and meditation to keep your mental health intact. If you are feeling too worried you can call up a friend, take a warm bath and listen to music.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"oral-health-care\">Oral Health Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/pregnancy-sweet-cravings\/\">crave savoury and sweet foods during pregnancy<\/a>. Change in taste preference can make your gums uncomfortable. Therefore, it\u2019s important to maintain good oral hygiene, as both sweet and savoury foods can sometimes lead to tooth decay and gum problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"be-kind-to-yourself-and-reward-to-yourself\">Be Kind to Yourself and Reward to Yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone has good days and bad. You may also experience the same So, don\u2019t give up. Believe in yourself and ensure that you\u2019ll again get another chance tomorrow. Whether it\u2019s treating yourself to a special meal, enjoying a DIY <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/prenatal-massage-benefits\/\">home spa<\/a>, going shopping or getting a new haircut, Rewarding yourself can help you stay positive and motivated.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with these steps, make sure you receive adequate medical attention and care throughout your pregnancy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Maternal Diet Maintaining a Healthy Weight Mental Health Balance Oral Health Care Be Kind to Yourself and Reward to Yourself Maternal health plays a crucial role from conception to childbirth. Routine pregnancy health checks (pregnancy care) are essential from the first to the last trimester. 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