Most of the research conducted only focuses on the amount of energy during pregnancy. Recently, these scientists have expanded their research focus to the entire body of 81 species. The results revealed that the process of pregnancy and childbirth requires a metabolism energy level 10 times greater than previous findings. Not only studying humans, scientists also study insects, reptiles, and mammals.

“Mammals have invested a large amount of energy in reproduction even before their babies are born, which may be the reason why mammals give so much attention to their offspring after birth,” said Samuel Ginther, a biology researcher at Monash University.

Human beings are one of the living creatures that expend a lot of energy during pregnancy. This is because the human pregnancy period is relatively long compared to other living creatures. Therefore, a pregnant mother needs a lot of additional energy intake. After giving birth, a mother also needs a lot of energy and nutrient intake during the breastfeeding period.

"Breast milk is rich in energy, and nursing mothers also expend a lot of energy to produce that milk. We found that the energy required to produce milk exceeds the energy content in the milk itself," said Ginther again."

Light exercise, consumption of vitamins and fruits are also certainly very useful for pregnant women. Adequate hydration and consumption of additional supplements can also help the pregnancy process. Report by Salma Rihhadatul Aisy/ Source: Parents