Kiss. Dr. Suzan Gençsoy said that the foods that should be consumed strictly during pregnancy are vitamins, calcium, iron, protein, fat, carbohydrates, fibrous foods, liquids and salt.
Gynecology Obstetrics and IVF Specialist Op. Dr. Expressing that pregnant individuals should consume their meals frequently and in small portions, Suzan Gençsoy said, “Be careful about the freshness, variety of the foods you take, and the fact that they are rich in fiber, protein and carbohydrates, and low in fat, instead of being excessively sugary, salty, oily, spicy and caloric. Clean your hands well before eating. Before consuming vegetables and fruits, wash them for a long time and with plenty of water.

Kiss. Dr. Suzan Gençsoy listed the foods that should be consumed frequently during pregnancy as follows:
Vitamins: In general, they are beneficial nutrients, but their use as drugs in high doses can have negative effects on the baby. For example, the use of high doses of vitamin A can cause birth defects in the baby. For this reason, it is unnecessary to use vitamin drugs as a supplement to natural nutrition, especially in the first 3 months, except for the recommendation of the doctor. Because all your needs are met with a balanced diet. Folic acid use is very important, especially in the first 3 months. This substance is essential for blood cell production and cell regeneration. Its deficiency can lead to disorders that affect the development of the baby's nervous system, called neural tube defects. It should be used regularly as it is not stored in the body and more is needed during pregnancy. Vitamin D is also very important because it keeps calcium in the body. This vitamin is produced by the body under the influence of sunlight. In severe deficiency, it causes contractions called calcium deficiency in the mother and tetany in the child.

Calcium: It is an important and necessary substance for the baby's bone and tooth development. It is also necessary for the muscle contraction and blood coagulation systems. During pregnancy, the need doubled. Milk and dairy products should be consumed regularly to get the necessary calcium. However, it should not be forgotten that these substances are also rich in fat, excessive consumption can cause weight gain.

Iron: The need for iron increases greatly during pregnancy. As the blood volume increases, a relative anemia occurs and the mother needs iron, and the baby uses the mother's to build up its own iron stores in the second half of pregnancy. Its deficiency creates problems such as weakness, palpitations, sleepiness, shortness of breath, premature birth, risk of miscarriage, and death of the baby in the womb. The required iron cannot be met by natural food consumption. For this reason, supplementation with iron drugs is required, especially in the second half of pregnancy. It is necessary to be careful not to consume these drugs with milk, because milk impairs iron absorption. Consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C increases absorption.

Protein: The need has increased by 1530gr. You can fill this gap by consuming red and white meat, milk and dairy products, eggs, and legumes. However, it should not be forgotten that animal foods are also rich in fat.

Oil: One third of the energy in a balanced diet in pregnant women comes from fat. However, our preference should be for vegetable oils rich in unsaturated fatty acids.
Carbohydrates: It is the food group that should be consumed most carefully. It meets the basic energy needs, but the excess is stored as fat in the body and causes unnecessary weight gain. In this case, it is the first food group to be reduced.

Fibrous foods: It is the most consumed food group. It is very effective in preventing constipation and intestinal laziness complaints that we encounter during pregnancy. We can meet what we need with the consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits. However, it should not be consumed excessively as it prevents the absorption of some other substances.

Fluid consumption: Drinking plenty of fluids (at least 2 liters a day) during pregnancy protects the expectant mother against conditions such as urinary tract infections, constipation, diarrhea, preterm labor, and lack of baby's water. Coffee should not be consumed more than one or two cups because the caffeine in it can lead to conditions such as growth retardation and premature birth in the baby. Tea should not be used because of the theine in it; because theine, besides its caffeine-like effects, also impairs iron absorption from the intestines. Alcohol should not be used during pregnancy as it causes some structural abnormalities and developmental delay in the baby.

Salt: Excessive consumption is harmful. Eating too much salt, especially in the last months of pregnancy, causes swelling in the legs, high blood pressure and the problems that these will create. However, salt restriction should not be done, because studies have shown that the need for iodine increases during pregnancy. It is most reasonable to consume only as much as needed without any special restrictions.

Processed foods and preserves: It is better not to consume these substances because they contain substances such as extra sugar, salt, oil, and may also contain preservatives, coloring and flavoring chemicals. Pre-cooked supermarket meals, fast food foods, hot cafeteria meals may contain bacteria or carcinogenic substances that can pass on to the baby and cause illness, or should be avoided or be careful.