Pregnant women know that during pregnancy, they need to supplement their own nutrition, which is equivalent to supplementing the baby's nutrition. However, many women are not clear about how their babies receive nutrition and grow while in the womb of pregnant women. So, how do babies absorb nutrients in their stomachs?
Firstly, the placenta is an important organ for the fetus to exchange substances in the mother's womb. That is to say, during the ten months when the baby grows and develops in the mother's uterus, whether it is eating, drinking, pulling, or scattering, it is transmitted through the placenta. The basic substances required for the growth and development of babies include protein, amino acids, fats, minerals, etc. These substances are generally present in the blood of pregnant women. When blood flows through the placenta, these substances are supplied to the baby through the placenta.
Secondly, when the baby receives nutrients transmitted by the mother, they also pass on their own metabolic waste to the pregnant woman through the placenta, and then the mother excretes the waste through her own breathing and urinary system. The umbilical vein transports oxygen and nutrients from the placenta to the baby, the umbilical artery transports waste excreted by the baby to the placenta, and then the uterine vein transports waste from the baby.
In addition, in order for the baby to absorb more nutrients, pregnant women need to absorb them well on their own in order to provide nutrients to the baby. Pregnant women can eat smaller and more frequent meals, such as 5 meals a day, which will allow the baby to absorb more nutrients. Moreover, pregnant women need to gain some weight, so don't delay the baby's nutrient absorption just to lose weight.
