40. grūtniecības nedēļa
40st week of pregnancy
How to calculate the date of birth
The first week of pregnancy is usually considered the week of the last period before conception. This seemingly illogical approach is used to determine the date of birth a little earlier, since the pregnancy count usually begins with the beginning of the last period, even if the baby has not yet been conceived at this time. Most likely, the sperm fertilizes the egg at the end of the second week of the officially determined pregnancy.
Take care of your health before conceiving a baby
If you are planning to grow a family, it is advisable to follow a healthy diet even before conceiving a baby. A healthy diet will not only help to conceive a baby, but will also provide proper conditions for the development of his cells. Following a healthy diet before conceiving a child shows good knowledge and understanding of the impact of nutrients on the child’s future.
Impact of nutrients on the child’s future
The latest studies show that the genetic material of the parents affects only 20% of the future health of the child. The remaining 80% of the child’s health is influenced by external factors that act at the very beginning of life, for example, the mother’s state of health during the conception of the child. The nutrients a child receives during pregnancy and in the first three years of life affect how genes are set for later life. Knowledge of these issues provides an understanding of the impact of nutrients on a child’s future.
Vitamins and folic acid
If you are not already taking supplements for pregnancy, now is the time. Choose food supplements that contain folic acid, an especially important substance that the baby will later need for the proper development of the neural tube. It is preferable to take 0.4 mg of folic acid every day, but during the first trimester it is desirable to increase this amount to 0.8 mg per day. However, there are also many other vitamins that will help prepare the best conditions for a successful conception of a child.
