How useful are oranges in the waiting period of the baby?
The advantage of oranges, unlike other fruits, is that they are imported from hot countries and are available at any time of the year. They are natural plant fiber, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, organic acids, vitamins C, A, H, E, PP, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, micro- and macro elements (cobalt, iodine, iron, magnesium, sodium, potassium, calcium, copper, fluorine, etc.)
Thanks to this, oranges during pregnancy can be very useful for the future mummy. They have the following effects on the body:
- perfectly promote the strengthening of immunity;
- relieve constipation;
- improve the functioning of the liver and heart;
- make metabolism more intensive, contributing to more efficient elimination of toxins;
- lower blood pressure;
- increase appetite and significantly improve digestion;
- make bones and teeth stronger;
- prevent placental abruption, the development of serious internal defects in the fetus and even the appearance of toxicosis, due to the high concentration of vitamin B9.
Is it permissible to eat oranges while carrying crumbs?
There is an opinion that oranges, eaten during pregnancy, can provoke the appearance of diathesis in crumbs. This opinion has a right to exist, but it is not worth completely giving up these fruits. Many experts even recommend eating an orange during pregnancy in the early stages, since it contains a lot of folic acid, beneficial for the development of the central nervous system and other organs of the fetus. Therefore, after learning about the long-awaited pregnancy, do not rush to completely exclude these citrus fruits from your menu. However, start with 1-2 lobules and do not eat more than 1-2 small fruits per day.
Especially careful when using oranges during pregnancy should be in the 2nd trimester. At this time, the immune system of the baby begins to form actively, so there is a possibility of developing allergies in it even during the intrauterine period. Over time, the risk increases, so in the 3rd trimester oranges during pregnancy should not be included in your menu often: once or twice a week will be enough. Also, fruits are contraindicated in peptic ulcer of stomach and intestines and gastritis, accompanied by high acidity.