Question

Samira is in her second trimester of pregnancy. Whic two suggestions you will give for each of the following?1.her food 2.medical checkups 3.exercise and rest 4.preparation for the new baby​

Answer 1

Since Samira is in her 2nd trimester, some suggestions for her are as follows:

1. Food: Samira should consume a well-balanced and nutritious diet, which includes carbohydrates, proteins and good fats. The micronutrients and minerals that she needs to include in her diet include zinc, iron and calcium, and vitamins like Vitamin C and D, folic acid, omega-3-fatty acids, etc. as recommended by the RDA. She should mainly consume green vegetables, avocado, lean meat, poultry, fish, fortified cereals, etc.

2. Medical Check-ups: She needs to undergo regular medical check-ups and undergo regular ultrasound and glucose screening tests.

3. Exercise and rest: She also should continue moderate exercises like walking or yoga under proper guidance and supervision. She also needs to rest properly and take her medicines.

4. Preparation for the new baby: She also should enroll in maternity classes, decorate her baby’s nursery, and learn basic baby care-related skills.  

Answer 2

Second trimester of pregnancy

Explanation:

During second trimester,  

Food:

• To facilitate proper fetal growth and maternal health, Samira requires more proteins, iron, calcium, magnesium, folate, vitamin D, and fluids along with a regular well balanced diet to provide calories and the macro and micro nutrients as per the RDA.
• To gain these nutrients, she can take foods like meat, poultry, seafood, chia and flax seeds, dairy products, green leafy vegetables, fruits, soy products, fortified cereals etc

Medical check-ups:

• To monitor the fetal and maternal health includes physical assessment, vitals, urinalysis, ultrasound, glucose tolerance test, routine blood tests, and other specific tests.

Exercise and Rest:

• The main exercise motive is to be physically active, fit and strong along with good sleep and mental health.
• Strength training, endurance, and stretching exercises along with yoga and meditation to relax and rest can be followed.

Preparation for the new baby:

• Samira should be mentally and physically prepared to welcome and handle her baby and be confident about the whole process.
• She can read good literatures about maternity, prenatal and postnatal care; join in prenatal classes; learn about baby care from elders and others; prepare the house to accommodate the new born.