Pregnancy Weight Gain: Am I Eating for 2?

by Jennifer Shakeel

pregnant woman laying down and eating Fifteen years ago I was told by many, "remember you are eating for two now," every time I sat down to a meal. The doctors weren't really all that concerned with the amount of weight I should gain… though towards the end they did tell me that I should be careful I would have trouble losing the weight. I was young, 21, I didn't care I would get back in shape, no problem.
Jump ahead to last year, with my last pregnancy and my fear of gaining weight took me over, the doctor's said to me, "You aren't really eating for two. Your body is going to provide the baby with the nutrients first… and they you. So make healthy food choices and you will be fine." They key was everything in moderation.

You have to make healthy food choices so that the nutrients that are going into your body are good for you and baby. You do need additional nutrients to help baby grow properly and for you to remain healthy while you are pregnant, but you are not eating for two people. A simple increase of only 300 calories a day is ideal to take care of you and baby. More on Pregnancy Weight Gain: Am I Eating for 2?

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Pregnancy: 5 changes to make in your diet now

by Patricia Hughes

Young pregnant woman with a healthy bag of groceries

If you always eat a healthy and well balanced diet, you may not need to make changes when you discover you are pregnant. However, most of us aren’t that perfect. Once women become pregnant, what we ingest suddenly takes on new significance.

Increase Fluid Intake for the well being of both you and your baby. Milk and juice are good sources of nutrients, but don’t forget to drink your water. Water is important for many reasons during pregnancy. Water is needed for the production of amniotic fluid. This fluid protects the baby during pregnancy and is constantly being replaced. Dehydration can lead to preterm labor. This is another good reason to include plenty of water in your diet.

For the mother, staying well hydrated has several benefits. Staying well hydrated can reduce some common pregnancy discomforts, such as morning sickness and constipation. When you are dehydrated, you are more likely to suffer from urinary tract infections. Pregnant women should include eight glasses of water in their daily diet.

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