Maternal Diet and Nutrition
Effects of obesity to the child’s outcome
Obesity significantly contributes to the birth of preterm babies due to problems arising from obesity like preeclampsia. The issues cause a 39 weeks old child, which increases their risk of both long and short term diseases.
Additionally, it can also contribute to the overgrowth of the baby, which increases risks of injury to the mother during birth (Martin et al., 2010). Generally, some body parts like the shoulder can stick during delivery leading to complications to the mother. Children born with macrosomia has a significant risk of having obesity later in life. There are congenital disabilities related to obese women’s children, like neural defects and heart problems. The neural tubes tend to block during the first trimester of gestation.
Effects of taking a high amount of fish during pregnancy
It is dangerous to consume a large amount of fish during pregnancy due to their high rate of contamination with mercury. Research shows that fish tissues have mercury traces like methyl, which on continuous exposure can destroy the nervous system and the brain (ZeilMaker et al., 2013). Increases cases of illnesses related to the immune system and cardiovascular attacks are attributed to the high intake of fish. King Mackerel and swordfish should be avoided since they are large and have lived longer; hence mercury has accumulated in their body. Smaller fish, therefore, is recommended for pregnant mothers.
Effects of a high amount of fish intake on the child in future development.
However, eating healthy and clean fish is essential in children’s growth due to their high concentration of omega three, which helps in eys and brain development of kids. Children born to mothers who took a high amount of fish have high risks of obesity due to hormonal imbalance triggered by pollutant chemicals present in the fish. Obesity would, therefore, expose the child to diseases like hypertension and diabetes.
Sleep apnea thou not joint may affect the chid, which could lead to convulsions due to stop breathing.
References
Ruager-Martin, R., Hyde, M. J., & Modi, N. (2010). Maternal obesity and infant outcomes. Early human development, 86(11), 715-722.
Zeilmaker, M. J., Hoekstra, J., van Eijkeren, J. C., de Jong, N., Hart, A., Kennedy, M., … & Gunnlaugsdottir, H. (2013). Fish consumption during childbearing age: a quantitative risk-benefit analysis on neurodevelopment. Food and chemical toxicology, 54, 30-34.