Prenatal Seminar - Obstetrics and gynaecology Specialist Explains Pregnancy Knowledge

Dr. Tang Hiu Tung, Helen, a specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology at Chiron Medical, explained pregnancy knowledge to many expectant mothers at the prenatal seminar, including the nutrition needed by pregnant women, dietary taboos, common discomforts during pregnancy, labor signs, caesarean section and The differences and benefits of natural childbirth, pre and postpartum emotional health, etc., the expectant mothers and fathers here have benefited a lot!

Daily nutritional requirements for pregnant mothers

	Before pregnancy	During pregnancy	Lactation
Protein	60g	71g
Carbohydrate	130g	175g	210g
Omega-3 DHA	1.1g	1.4g	1.3g
Folic acid	400ug	400-600ug	600ug
Calcium	1000-1300mg	1000-1300mg	1000-1300mg
Iron	15-18mg	27mg	9mg
Iodine	150ug	220ug	290ug
Vitamin D	>600IU	>600IU	>600IU
Vitamin B6	1.3mg	1.9mg	2.0mg

Omega-3 DHA is good for brain development. The World Health Organization recommends consuming 200 mg of DHA daily during pregnancy.

Quick view of the Omega-3 DHA content of fish

Fish (魚類)	Sumofand EPAof(mg/g)
黃花魚 (Yellow Crooker)	21
三文魚 (Salmon)	19
䱽魚 (Pomfret)	8.2
紅衫魚 (Golden Thread)	8.2
馬頭 (Horse head)	5.1
石斑 (Grouper)	3.5
大頭魚 (Big Head)	3.4
吞拿魚 (Tuna)	2.3
桂花魚 (Mandarin fish)	1.8
烏頭 (Grey Mullet)	1.6

Diet taboos for pregnant mothers

• Alcoholic beverages
• Caffeine
• Fish with high mercury content
• Foods susceptible to Listeria contamination

Pregnant mother giving birth signs

• Blood show
• water breaking
• Labor pains

 

Participating expectant mothers and fathers listened attentively

Important information photos first!

Participants actively asked questions during the Q&A session of the seminar