Celiac disease happens when the small intestine is unable to absorb and assimilate the reception of gluten – protein easily found in cereals, such as wheat, oats and barley.
Usually the disease appears in childhood, with symptoms such as bloated belly, gas, retching, diarrhea, weight lossbetween others.
Gastroenterologist Debora Poli explains that the treatment for celiac disease is gluten free diet. “The patient needs to follow the recommendations given by the specialists.
In the case of pregnant women, they must strictly follow each step of the diet”, he advises. In most cases, as soon as the diet begins, the symptoms can disappear and the condition returns to normal, which also applies to future mothers.
For pregnant women who have difficulty controlling the disease, the most common symptoms are malnutrition and weight loss. In addition to influencing growth and lack of vitamins for the fetus.
Among all the vitamins necessary for the development of the fetus, there is folic acid, which is especially important in the formation of the fetus. neural tube, that its deficiency may result in poor training. If the disease is not controlled, the chances of premature birth increase considerably.
The specialist recommends, for the control of the disease and the well-being of the mother and baby, that both attend routine consultations not only with the gynecologist and obstetrician, but with the gastroenterologist and nutritionist, who can help in replacing foods and improving the diet.
“For those women who are planning a pregnancy, it is important to have the disease under control. Therefore, it is essential to carry out an evaluation before becoming pregnant ”, she guides.
