Why do pregnant women need lactic acid bacteria?

  Why do pregnant women need lactic acid bacteria
When it comes to lactic acid bacteria, our first thought is to regulate the intestines and strengthen the resistance for the baby, or perhaps to regulate the gastrointestinal function for the elderly
But in fact, for “ Pregnancy ” In this special period, lactic acid bacteria have many unexpected effects
What many people may overlook is that the balance of intestinal flora plays a role far beyond your imagination in the immune system of pregnant women, and even directly relates to “ Baby ” Health
So let's take a look:
Why should pregnant women eat lactic acid bacteria?
First of all, lactic acid bacteria are beneficial bacteria in our gut
Some natural foods are actually a kind of lactic acid bacteria
Therefore, as a part of our body, lactic acid bacteria generally do not conflict with any * products or drugs (except antibiotics) you are eating, and do not worry about excessive supplementation
It is really 100% safe for pregnant women

 
Six reasons for pregnant women to eat lactic acid bacteria
Reason 1  Reduce pregnancy “ Diabetes ” Incidence rate
With the improvement of people's living standards, the obesity rate increases, and the incidence rate of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) also increases
The data show that the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus in Chinese women is 3%-5%, and is increasing year by year
Gestational diabetes does great harm to both mother and baby: it may lead to excessive amniotic fluid, premature delivery, and even endanger the life of the baby
19%-34% of pregnant women with GDM may develop into real diabetes patients in the future

In recent years, scientists around the world have found that taking lactic acid bacteria in pregnant women will help them maintain a balanced nutritional status, thus reducing the incidence of gestational diabetes& ldquo; British Journal of nutrition ” The latest research results show that it is 100% safe for pregnant women to take lactic acid bacteria supplements, which also fully proves the preventive effect of lactic acid bacteria on gestational diabetes

Reason 2  Improve maternal resistance
During the special period of pregnancy, I'm afraid that what pregnant women fear most is illness
The particularity of pregnancy makes it difficult for pregnant women to choose drugs suitable for themselves, for fear of causing harm to the fetus
Many studies have shown that the balance of intestinal flora is directly related to people's health
Taking lactic acid bacteria supplements during pregnancy can effectively enhance the metabolism and immune function of pregnant women, thus improving their health level and resisting the invasion of various diseases with natural methods

A study published in the Journal of epidemiology found that taking Lactobacillus supplements during pregnancy and lactation can effectively improve the resistance of pregnant women, and thus effectively prevent the high incidence of “ Eczema ” And various “ Allergy ” symptom

Reason 3  Infant health
A study published in the Journal of American medical nutrition shows that during pregnancy, the balance of bacteria and content in the intestinal flora of pregnant women is very important for maintaining the normal metabolism of pregnant women, and even directly affects the intestinal flora balance of newborns
(especially for natural and breast fed infants)
The maturation of the infant's autoimmune system is directly affected by the intestinal flora
Among them, the mode of delivery determines the micro ecological environment that babies first contact after birth

There are a small number of microorganisms in the amniotic fluid of the mother, and their types and quantities are very small
This is the first kind of microorganisms that the baby contacts
Next, the infant's microbial environment will be affected by the first external environment she encounters after birth: in case of normal spontaneous labor, the microbiota in her body comes from the lactic acid bacteria in the maternal birth canal; In case of cesarean section, the microbiota in the body comes from the maternal skin environment

The intestinal flora of infants will not be gradually established until they are born and breast fed
Taking lactic acid bacteria products during pregnancy can effectively improve the intestinal flora of the mother, which will help to improve the infant's resistance and healthy intestinal ecological environment
Clinical trials have proved that the infants born to mothers who insist on taking lactic acid bacteria during pregnancy have a lower probability of diarrhea, hernia and constipation than other infants during the period of 2 to 6 months

Reason 4  Control pregnancy “ Weight ” increase
According to the research in maternal, fetal and neonatal medicine, the weight gain of pregnant women taking lactic acid bacteria supplements is significantly lower than that of pregnant women not taking lactic acid bacteria supplements
This should be because lactic acid bacteria can help absorb nutrition

There are hundreds of microorganisms in our digestive system, most of which are fungi, and the vast majority of which are beneficial
Lactic acid bacteria provide us with many nutrients, including vitamin K and some vitamin B
In addition to these, lactic acid bacteria can also help us digest fiber that cannot be digested by the human body, so as to decompose fiber into short chain amino acids that can be absorbed by the human body
Some lactic acid bacteria can inhibit the absorption of fat and increase the amount of fat discharged from the body
Taking Lactobacillus supplements to control body weight is an effective way to keep healthy during pregnancy

 
Reason 5  Prevention &ldquo* Inflammation ”
Lactic acid bacteria, as a safe product for 100% pregnant women and lactation, is also one of the most effective products to prevent inflammation
In foreign countries, the use of lactic acid bacteria to treat and prevent * inflammation has actually a long history

Some doctors will prescribe antibiotics to patients to fight against inflammation, which not only has little effect, but also often uses antibiotics, which will repeatedly destroy the restrictive relationship between vaginal flora, resulting in vigorous growth of fungi* The reason why it is difficult to cure inflammation after repeated attacks is that although traditional drugs to some extent “ Suppress ” But they have not been completely eradicated! Because bacteria can be implanted into the deepest layer of the vaginal wall, when the pH value of the vagina changes, the inflammation will relapse again
Taking lactic acid bacteria helps to protect the balance of vaginal flora and reduce the chance of Candida infection, so as to avoid the occurrence of inflammation and recurrence after cure

Due to the particularity of pregnancy and postpartum, the body resistance decreases, the uterine cavity environment is poor, and various germs are likely to take advantage of it
During this period, strengthening the intake of lactic acid bacteria can effectively avoid this situation without any side effects and is 100% safe for the baby

Reason 6  Prevention of constipation and hemorrhoids
During pregnancy, women tend to have constipation due to inconvenient activities, less general activity, and significantly slower gastrointestinal peristalsis
During pregnancy, the hormone level in the female body has undergone a fundamental change
Progesterone, relaxin, etc
will increase greatly, which will make the blood vessels dilate, so that hemorrhoid veins are more prone to congestion, varicose and expansion, and then cause hemorrhoids

After pregnancy, the abdominal pressure can be gradually increased
With the gradual increase of the uterine body, the pressure of the inferior vena cava is also increasingly aggravated, especially when the fetal position is not correct, which will directly affect the venous blood reflux of the lower rectum and anal canal, which is also the main reason for the formation of hemorrhoids
Many pregnant women will pay attention to iron supplementation during pregnancy, but they do not know that taking iron supplements will also cause constipation, which will lead to the formation of hemorrhoids

 
A healthy intestinal microflora environment can accelerate the digestion and decomposition of food, thus effectively preventing and alleviating constipation
Therefore, it is very effective to take lactic acid bacteria supplements every day from the early pregnancy to prevent constipation and hemorrhoids during pregnancy

In conclusion, the health significance of lactic acid bacteria for pregnant women and fetuses may be far beyond your imagination
Taking lactic acid bacteria products from the early pregnancy can greatly improve the overall health level of pregnant women, prevent the occurrence of various pregnancy diseases, and even lay a good and solid health foundation for the upcoming baby