Milk during pregnancy - benefits and harms

It is very important for pregnant women to get the maximum amount of useful components from food. Dairy products are rich in such substances. What benefit does the future mother's body bring to milk when the drink is harmful and in what volumes it should be drunk - issues that concern many.

Milk composition

Milk is rich in proteins, fats, milk sugar, minerals. Each component has a special role.

1. Proteins (proteins) in the human body become amino acids. The latter play the role of building material for the human body. In addition, they have the function of protecting the deep layers of the skin, responsible for the regulation of various processes in the body. They are conductors of signals from organs to tissues and cells.
   Fats, due to the ability to envelop internal organs, carry out their fixing in a certain position, and also protect from bruises and injuries.
2. Calcium is the main participant in the formation of the skeleton. It “monitors” blood coagulation, fluid metabolism, regulates carbohydrate metabolism, and has an anti-inflammatory effect.
3. The participation of potassium is indispensable in maintaining optimal intracellular pressure, proper muscle contraction. This component is involved in the normalization of the acid-base balance of the body’s fluid. If potassium in the body is contained in sufficient quantities, then the likelihood of developing edema and kidney slagging can be minimized.
4. Phosphorus is an integral component of DNA. The compounds of this element are responsible for the transmission of nerve impulses. It is able to activate a number of enzymes in the human body.
5. Magnesium is a calming element on the nervous system. A lack of this substance leads to sleep disturbances, the risk of developing a stroke increases. Also of no small importance is magnesium in the organization of the gastrointestinal tract, preventing the appearance of stones in the bladder and kidneys.
6. Thanks to sodium, water balance is maintained in the body; glucose and amino acids are transported through cell membranes without interruption. The trace element is involved in protein metabolism.

Of no small importance in order to organize the normal functioning of the body is given to vitamin elements. Vitamins of groups B, A, D, E, K, PP are not synthesized in the human body, but they are undoubtedly important, as they are important participants in many processes.

Milk boasts a content of globulin, which has a strong antibacterial effect and casein, thanks to which curd and cheese are produced from milk.

Lactose, or the so-called milk sugar, organize lactic acid fermentation, which occurs in the intestinal section. In case of poisoning with products not of the first freshness, the spread of putrefactive bacteria will be suppressed.

Important! Milk is not drink, but food. Drinking it right after eating is not a good idea. This is due to its difficult assimilation.

The benefits of milk for pregnant women

During the period of carrying a baby, a woman often suffers from a disorder of the nervous system, which is manifested by irritability, excessive sensitivity, and sleep disturbance. Milk can help with these problems. It positively affects the state of the cardiovascular system of both women and the crumbs.

Milk is also necessary for a child who is still in the womb. This product has a number of important functions that affect the growth and development of the fetus.

However, in those situations when a pregnant woman has nausea and rejection for dairy products, one does not need to insist on their use. The doctor will tell you what products to replace milk.

Harm to pregnant women

Despite a wide range of useful properties, milk is not allowed for everyone. There are few contraindications, but you need to know about them.

1. The use of dairy products is dangerous for those who have intolerance to protein of cow's milk (this feature manifests itself already from the first days of life).
2. Anemic sufferers drink milk is contraindicated. This fact is explained by the fact that this product impairs the absorption of iron. Do not use milk for drinking iron products.

Also, milk can not:

• With ulcerative colitis.
• Sick enteritis.
• In case of lactase deficiency.

Timely identification of these factors will help to avoid unpleasant consequences.

Recommendations for the use of milk during pregnancy

Everyone who is allowed to use milk should remember that even such a healthy product can provoke trouble if it is not drunk correctly. Since the well-being of not only mothers, but also the future baby is at stake, it is unreasonable to neglect the following recommendations.

1. Firstly, for better absorption of such a drink, it is advisable to dilute it with tea, juice or drinking water in a 2: 1 ratio.
2. After having lunch or dinner, do not drink milk immediately. This product negatively affects the production of gastric juice, which is very important in the digestive process.
3. It is better to drink the drink slowly, in small sips.
4. Before swallowing, you can hold it in your mouth. Milk taken in one gulp is harder to digest.
5. You can’t use cold milk during pregnancy. Only one glass of cold drink can cause serious sore throat.
6. Boil milk before use.

Milk is a very useful and necessary product in the diet of pregnant women. However, before using it, you must make sure that there are no contraindications.

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