Have you wondered if what you eat affect your baby during pregnancy?
Yes surely it does as the fetus is solely dependent on mother , so what mother eats during pregnancy affects the child not only in side the womb but long term too.
Mothers who eat an unhealthy diet during pregnancy may be putting their children at risk of developing long-term irreversible health issues, including obesity, raised levels of cholesterol and blood sugar.
A study published in Journal of Physiology shows that a mothers diet has an effect lasting beyond adolescence suggesting a long term health impact.
A mother who eats a lot of junk and processed food tends to gain more weight study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology showed that the more weight that pregnant women put on, the higher the risk that the child would be obese.
One surprising find from the study was how the maternal diet disrupted the offspring’s metabolism mothers who had unhealthy diet / junk food , their babies had higher levels of insulin leading to long term risk of obesity ,diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Pregnancy can be a difficult time for many mothers, but it is important that they are aware that what they eat may affect their offspring, which means that mothers must eat responsibly whilst pregnant.
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This post is written for the #BlogchatterA2Z challenge. My theme is let’s debunk Common myths around women’s health.
Disclosure: The views expressed in the blog content are independent and unbiased views of solely the blogger. DISCLAIMER: The content in this post is purely meant for educational purpose only and not to be substituted for professional medical advice. One should consult their healthcare provider for any health-related information. Reference: • Offspring from mothers fed a "junk food" diet in pregnancy and lactation exhibit exacerbated adiposity which is more pronounced in females. The Journal of Physiology, 2008; DOI: 10.1113/jphysiol.2008.153817 • Gestational weight gain and child adiposity at age 3 years. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2007; 196 (4): 322.e1 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2006.11.027
