Thursday, February 14, 2008

Pregnancy Weight Gain

Pregnancy Weight Gain

PregnancyEvery woman knows about pregnancy weight gain But it may surprise you to learn how much weight you should gain what the best diet is how to go about gaining weight and when you should gain the majority of your pregnancy weight You should gain 3035 pounds during your entire pregnancy If you are overweight experts want you to gain 2530 pounds If you underweight you will want to gain 3540 pounds If you are carrying multiples you will want to gain about 510 extra pounds for each baby youre carrying if you carry them to term The majority of pregnancy weight gain will be gained during the second and third trimester

Do not eat as if you were eating for two If you really want to eat for two pretend that one of the two is tiny creature that doesnt actually need much sustenance from you
You should be eating about 2 3002 400 calories a day in the second and third trimesters This is not a huge increase over what you should be eating prepregnancy
You should be getting gaining your pregnancy weight slowly

1. 6 to 11 servings of grain products
2. 4 to 6 servings of milk and milk products
3. 3 to 5 servings of vegetables
4. 3 to 4 servings of lean meat and proteins
5. 2 to 4 servings of fruits

You should also be taking a prenatal vitamin to assist with your iron calcium and folic acid needs
Drink at least eight glasses of healthy fluids a day primarily water Healthy fluids include decaffeinated tea milk and some juices If you drink juice watch the sugar content
You need to be eating plenty of fruits and vegetables Make fruits and vegetables easier to eat Nibble on carrots at your desk with a lowfat veggie dip Cut up fruits and vegetables and keep them in a bowl in your refrigerator for a quick snack Munch on dried fruit when you are shopping or stuck in traffic
If youre not eating whole wheat switch your bread from white to whole wheat You can also eat brown rice rather than white and wheat pasta
There are some things you shouldnt eat or ingest during pregnancy primarily alcohol caffeine tobacco products and recreational drugs There are also some food items you should avoid for the health of you and your baby
However if you are worried about pregnancy weight gain consider the following tips
Decrease your sweets intake If you have to have ice cream consider mixing it with fruit or eating a sweeter cereal with milk
Decrease your fast food intake If fast foods are a necessary evil try to choose items like grilled chicken sandwiches salads or fruit
Decrease your junk food intake Try to eat fewer chips crackers cookies and other items Replace them with fruits and vegetables
Pregnancy Exercise
PregnancyDuring pregnancy exercise is very important Labor is enhanced if you are physiclly fit It is important you prepare for labor during your pregnancy by setting up a regular exercise routine Some research studies have shown women who exercise regularly spend less time in labor Pregnancy exercise improves circulation stamina and balance

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