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Micronutrients are nutrients that the body needs in small amounts. Even so, Fetomaternal Consultant Obstetrician, Dr. dr. Ali Sungkar, SpOG (K) said that during pregnancy, the need for micro-nutrition of pregnant women increases. So that pregnant women do not miss the adequacy of micro nutrients in their diet.
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So, what types of micronutrients that pregnant women need to fulfill for the development of the fetus in their womb? Quoted in a journal in Oxford Academic, written by Harry J McArdle and Cheryl J Ashworth entitled Micronutrients in fetal growth and development, there are 10 types of micronutrients needed by pregnant women.
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10 Micronutrients Needed for Fetal Development
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Vitamin D is needed for fetal development. However, most mothers do not meet their daily vitamin D needs because they are not exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D deficiency will affect fetal growth through the homeostatic effect of maternal calcium.
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This vitamin functions as an antioxidant that protects cells from damage caused by free radicals. Vitamin E functions to reduce the risk of preeclampsia, hypertension, and death in the fetus.
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The teeth and bones of the developing fetus require adequate intake of vitamin K from the mother’s body. Because vitamin K will maintain cartilage growth and is important for mineralization of teeth. Lack of vitamin K in the first trimester of pregnancy will cause hypoplasia and increase the risk of a child being born with a spinal disorder, Moms.
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Vitamin B complex is very important for the growth and development of the fetus in the womb. Vitamin B1 or thiamin has an important role in the prevention of teratogenesis and intake of vitamin B2 (riboflavin) may have a positive correlation with fetal growth.
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Vitamin B6 also functions to develop the central nervous system and can affect brain development and cognitive function in the fetus. In addition, vitamin B12 is useful for increasing the myelination of the fetal nervous system.
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Adequate vitamin C intake for pregnant women. helps produce collagen and fetal bone formation. In addition, vitamin C is also useful for increasing the birth weight of the baby in the womb, Moms.
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Iron deficiency is often associated with an increased risk of maternal bleeding and a high risk of anemia. Low iron status during pregnancy can increase the fetal placenta ratio, a predictor for cardiovascular disease later in life. Therefore, get enough iron by diligently consuming iron vitamins.
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Copper is a mineral that protects the fetus from skin, nerve and hair disorders. Therefore, the problem of copper deficiency in the content cannot be ignored. For example, a lack of collagen and elastin can cause the lungs and the fetal respiratory system to be disrupted.
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Zinc is a central part of more than 300 enzymes and proteins. Minerals play a role in brain formation and DNA function. Zinc also promotes fetal cell growth, improves DNA production and function, and provides structural cell-building proteins.
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So, of these 10 vitamins and minerals, have you met their daily needs for the development of your fetus, Moms?
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