It proved that eating fish reduces the fear of childbirth

Eating fish during pregnancy can significantly reduce feelings of anxiety and anxiety in women are caused by the upcoming birth. That is the conclusion reached by researchers from the University of Bristol and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.

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Do not drink seafood women 53% more likely to feel considerable anxiety in the 33th week of pregnancy compared with those future mothers who regularly eat fish. This result is obtained British and Brazilian scientists, the survey 9500 pregnant women about their diets. It is curious that vegetarians 25% more often faced with feelings of anxiety and restlessness before birth and lovers of fish and meat, respectively, at least 23%.

The feeling of stress during pregnancy is normal and widespread, but too high levels of anxiety can have a negative impact on women's health. It increases the risk of birth of a stillborn baby and toddler underweight. The lack of meat and fish, vegetarian diet increases the risk of stress pregnancy because a woman needs to obtain nutrients during childbirth expectations increase.

One portion of white fish and two servings of fish per week fat in the diet of pregnant enough to significantly reduce the risk of stress and anxiety. Experts recommend to refrain from certain types of fish (such as sharks and swordfish), and there are no more than four cans of tuna per week, because it contains high levels of mercury, a dangerous development for the child. (READ MORE)

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