It turns out that when we think about becoming a parent, we should follow our parents’ advice, because a study has shown that regular consumption of the traditional “three family” before pregnancy reduces the risk of premature birth.
The University of Queensland PhD student, Dereje Gete, analyzed the diet of nearly 3,500 women and found high consumption of carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, pumpkin, cabbage, green beans and potatoes before conception helped women achieve full pregnancy. ” Traditional vegetables are rich in antioxidants or anti-inflammatory nutrients that play an important role in reducing the risk of adverse birth effects, ”said Gete.
“Before conception, women rely on certain stored nutrients, such as calcium and iron, which are crucial for the development of the placenta and fetus tissue.
“Starting a healthier diet after conception could be too late because the babies are fully trained by the end of the first trimester.” Professor Gita Mishra said the study suggested that dietary interventions and behavior change strategies could be helpful when women start thinking about a baby.
“People who are born prematurely are at greater risk of metabolic and chronic diseases as well as poor cognitive development and poor academic performance in adulthood,” said Professor Mishra.
Births before 37
Pregnancy weeks are the leading cause of death in Australian children and affect 8.5 percent of births each year, with an upward trend.
The research was part of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health, a large ongoing population-wide study involving more than 57,000 women that explores the role of socio-demographic, biological, physical, environmental and behavioral factors for health …
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