The pregnancy-related hormonal factors and changes in liver function lead to hyperlipidemia (increased concentration of cholesterol, triglycerides, and lipoproteins). All fat fractions in the mother’s organism increase at the beginning of pregnancy. There is an increase in serum lipids and serum cholesterol, which rises continuously within the 14th – 26th week and by the 36th … Pregnancy and Fat Metabolism
Glucose represents the main source of energy for the fetus, accounting for 90%. To prevent the conversion of the body’s own proteins into carbohydrates and to provide optimal nutrition for the unborn child, 320-380 grams of carbohydrates are thus required daily for a requirement of 2,600 calories. The fetus itself needs 30-50 grams of glucose … Pregnancy and Carbohydrate Metabolism
Pregnant women are recommended additional energy intake. This is due to the increase in the physical load of the mother as a result of the growth of the child and the formation of new tissue of the placenta (placenta) and the mother. Guideline values for additional energy intake for pregnant women: The following information applies … Pregnancy and Energy Requirements
The concentration of amino acids in the mother’s blood remains unchanged and is not qualitatively different from the amino acid concentration of fetal blood at the end of pregnancy. The placenta (placenta) is capable of passing all amino acids except glutamic acid, aspartic acid, and cysteine to the fetus. For this reason, the amino acid … Pregnancy and Protein Metabolism
