Healthy weight gain during pregnancy by consuming balanced and healthy diet is essential for good and healthy development of your baby.
Eating for two during pregnancy is not necessary.
Yes, it is true that you require extra calories from nutrient rich foods for healthy growth of your baby.
But you only need to eat 100-300 more calories than you have before you become pregnant.
Consult your healthcare provider about how much weight you need to gain during pregnancy.
Weight gain during pregnancy at recommended levels can also lower the risk of having stretch marks, indigestion, fatigue, shortness of breath, varicose veins and hemorrhoids.
Healthy weight gain during pregnancy gives nourishment to your developing child and is also helpful for breastfeeding your baby after the delivery.
A healthy woman will gain a total weight of 25-35 pounds during her pregnancy. Here is appropriate distribution of your weight gain:
Baby | 7-8 pounds |
Placenta | 1-2 pounds |
Amniotic fluid | 2 pounds |
Uterus | 2 pounds |
Maternal breast issues | 2 pounds |
Maternal blood | 4 pounds |
Fluid in maternal tissues | 4 pounds |
Maternal fat and nutrient storage | 7 pounds |
If your healthcare provider suggests you to gain more weight during pregnancy, then here are some considerations:
If you gain more than the recommended weight throughout your pregnancy, then don’t attempt to lose weight. It is not at all safe losing weight in your pregnancy.
Make sure that you eat variety of foods to gain all the required nutrients, which you and your baby need. But, still you can follow some tips to slow down the process of weight gaining.
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