YOGYAKARTA The first 1000 days of life (HPK) are a golden period of child growth and development. This period has started since pregnancy. Therefore, pregnant women need to fulfill balanced nutritional intake and provide stimulation according to the stages of fetal growth and development
The period of 1000 HPK consists of 270 days during pregnancy (9 months x 30 days = 270 days), the first year of birth (365 days), and the second year of birth (365) days.
The nutritional intake provided by parents during the golden period will greatly affect the growth and development of the baby to adulthood.
As mentioned above, the first 1000 days of life are very important for your little one to grow and develop. This period determines the development of intelligence in the long term.
Non-optimal brain development at this time will also affect the lives of children in the future, compiled by VOI from various sources, Sunday, January 29, 2023.
Therefore, since the gestation period or the first 270 days of life, pregnant women need to plan to consume healthy foods.
Experts advise pregnant women with normal weight to consume 1,800 calories in the first trimester, 2,200 times in the second trimester, and 2,400 calories in the third trimester.
So that the fetus can grow optimally, pregnant women are advised to eat the following nutritional ingredients:
In addition to eating foods with balanced nutrition, pregnant women are also required to check their condition regularly.
Meanwhile, in the period after birth until the age of 2 years, it is necessary to pay attention to nutritional intake including the initiation of Dini Intrusion (IMD), Exclusive breast milk until the age of 6 months, breast milk is continued until the age of 2 years of children, and breastfeeding Assistance (MPASI) or healthy food for children since the age of 6 months.
Providing nutritious food, creating a good situation, and keeping the baby in a good environment is an important factor that must be considered in the first 1000 days of life. Because, in this period, brain growth is very fast, which supports the child's growth process perfectly.
Nutrition in the golden period cannot be fixed in the future. If children are malnourished, then:
According to UNICEF, providing proper nutrition and care on the first 1000 days of life will help the baby grow healthy, and also support the ability to learn and grow and develop optimally.
If the first 1000 days of life are passed in the right way, children can become physically and mentally qualified individuals.
That is information about the first 1000 days of life. May it be useful!
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