Pregnant women eating zinc-rich foods are more likely to have a smooth delivery

　　According to expert research, zinc’s main effect on childbirth is to enhance Uterus Relevant enzyme activity promotes uterine muscle contraction and fetus expel the uterine cavity. When zinc is deficient, the uterine muscle contractility is weak and cannot expel the fetus on its own. Therefore, external forces such as forceps and suction are needed to deliver the fetus. Severe zinc deficiency requires caesarean section. Therefore, zinc deficiency in pregnant women will increase the pain of childbirth. In addition, weak uterine muscle contraction can also lead to Postpartum Excessive bleeding and other complications Gynecology disease possible, affecting maternal healthy。

　　Under normal circumstances, pregnant women need more zinc than the average person. This is because in addition to their own zinc needs, pregnant women also have to supply it to the developing fetus. Pregnant women are easily deficient if they do not pay attention to supplements. Therefore, pregnant women should eat more foods rich in zinc, such as pork liver, pork kidney, lean meat, etc. ； Fish, seaweed, oysters, clams, etc. in seafood ； Soybeans, mung beans, broad beans, etc. in legume foods ； Hard-shelled fruits such as peanuts, walnuts, chestnuts, etc. can be eaten. In particular, oysters have the highest zinc content, with 100 mg of zinc per 100 grams, ranking highest among all foods.