CAN PREGNANT WOMEN EAT CRAB/SCRAPS??

Seafood is one of the foods rich in nutrients and good for the body. However, during pregnancy, Pregnant mothers need to avoid eating certain foods. The article below DinoGPT will answer the question of whether pregnant women can eat crabs.

 

Nutritional value contained in crabs/crabs

According to nutritional studies, crabs have high nutritional value. The ingredients in this type of seafood are quite rich, Protein content is also higher than pork, fish.

Not only that, Crabs are also rich in Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin A, B1, B2, C,…Adding this food to the menu also helps the body absorb a large amount of Calcium, Magnesium, Omega 3 fatty acids,…

Can pregnant women eat crab??

Many people think crab meat, Crabs have cold properties so they can easily cause miscarriage. This makes pregnant mothers feel confused, worried about adding seafood to the menu.

However, According to nutrition experts, eating cold seafood will not affect the health of pregnant women. Not only that, This food also contains many nutrients that are good for the health of mother and baby.

The benefits of crabs in nutritious meals for pregnant mothers

With the above information we know Can pregnant women eat crab?. Seafood contains many important and necessary nutrients. Some benefits when pregnant mothers eat crab, crab like:

Strengthens the overall development of the fetus

Crabs are a source of Calcium, Omega-3, protein, abundant vitamin A and vitamin D, This helps the fetus's bone and teeth systems develop strongly. Crabs and other seafood are very good for your baby's brain and eye development.

Strengthen the immune system

In the crab, Crabs contain many amino acids, antioxidants. This is also an abundant source of energy for the body. Thanks to this, the immune system is strengthened, Reduce the risk of diseases for mother and baby.

Prevent anemia

Why add crab meat?, Crab helps pregnant mothers prevent the risk of anemia during pregnancy. In crab meat, Crabs are rich in iron to help the body maintain balanced hemoglobin levels. This is an important factor to help the mother and fetus avoid anemia.

Low in calories and cholesterol

Crab meat provides a variety of nutrients but is very low in calories. So, Pregnant mothers can supplement their menu without having to worry about gaining a lot of weight during pregnancy.

Folate supplementation

Folate is an essential Vitamin, indispensable before and after pregnancy. If pregnant mothers provide enough, it will help prevent the risk of neural tube defects in children. Crab meat, Crabs are a natural source of Folate that mothers need to pay attention to.

 

Notes when eating crabs for pregnant mothers

Wind, Crabs are a good source of nutrition for both mother and baby during pregnancy. However, Mothers also need to pay attention to some of the following things to ensure the health of both mother and baby during pregnancy.

• Before eating crab, crab, Mothers need to be careful that the food has been cleaned and cooked thoroughly because seafood such as crabs contain many parasites and bacteria.. If you do not cook it carefully enough, there will be many potential risks of food insecurity and even poisoning.
• Pregnant mothers should not eat dishes made from live crabs such as crabs soaked in wine or soy sauce, sushi. The reason is because these dishes have the potential to contain harmful bacteria.
• For crab food, Pregnant mother crabs should only eat meat and avoid internal organs.
• In case the pregnant mother has been diagnosed with high cholesterol during pregnancy or pregnancy toxicity, fatty liver, cholecystitis,... then mothers should limit eating this seafood
• Pregnant women can consume approx 200 grams of crab, crab inside 1 week. However, Pregnant mothers should also consult a specialist to know if their physical condition is safe when using crab meat, crab or not because some pregnant women are allergic to seafood
• When choosing crabs, Mother crabs need to choose fresh food, don't eat crabs, Crabs are dead or show signs of damage.
• For crabs, Pregnant mothers should buy in the first or last days of the month. The reason is because the middle of the month is the time when crabs are molting, The meat at this time is bland and not delicious.
• Mothers should choose male crabs with small and long plastrons to have more meat. The crab's plastron fits tightly to the breast because these are crabs that have not yet reproduced much, The meat is delicious and firm.

 

Đây là loại thực phẩm chứa nhiều dinh dưỡng tốt cho mẹ bầu. However, mẹ cũng cần đảm bảo bổ sung đa dạng các loại thực phẩm để tránh mất cân bằng các chất trong cơ thể.

The article was evaluated by TS.BS. Duong Lan Dung – Deputy Head of Training Department, Former Deputy Head of Science Research Department – National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology.