Weight Gain During Pregnancy Am I Eating For Two?

Fifteen years ago, I was told by many, "remember that you are eating for two now," every time I sat down to a meal. Doctors are not really all that concerns the amount of weight I should win ... even towards the end, they told me that I must be careful, I find it difficult to lose weight. I was young, 21 years, I was indifferent, I want to get back into shape, no problem.

Passes until last year, and the last pregnancy and my fear of gaining weight hired me, the doctor told me: "You're not really eating for two Your body is to bring the baby with the nutrients in the first and they are to you ... So, to make healthy food choices, and you're doing well ... " They were the key to everything in moderation.

You need to make healthy food choices, so the nutrients in your body is good for you and your baby. You need extra nutrients to help the child to grow properly and for you to stay healthy while you are pregnant, but you do not eat for two. A simple increase of only 300 calories per day is ideal to take care of you and baby.

The last thing in the world you want to do when pregnant women are restricting your diet. You have to be taken in the right amounts of protein, minerals and vitamins. Take a prenatal vitamin is very important. I'm sure now you're wondering how much weight you should gain. The answer depends on what weight you start on. If you are already overweight, doctors will monitor your weight gain closely, and you should do. Being overweight can make way for a difficult delivery and possible problems for the child.

Consider these guidelines through the pregnancy. Your weight gain should be gradual, with the "mass" is the weight compared to the fourth quarter. During the first 3 months, you will need to be between 2-4 pounds, and monthly thereafter for the remainder of the pregnancy you should get between 3-4 pounds. Maximum weight gain, they say, is about 25-30 pounds, but it really depend on the weight that has begun.

Many doctors I spoke OB really say that 20 pounds is the ideal amount of weight gain. "This will reduce the risk of delivering a low birth weight baby at the Institute of Medicine recommends that women with low body mass index (BMI) -. The ration of weight to height - should gain from 28 to 40 pounds during pregnancy and women have a higher BMI should gain 15 to 25 pounds. "

What is the weight you gain? 6 to 8 pounds of weight is the baby you carry. The rest is excess fluid in the body, larger breasts and uterus and placenta.

While it is not mealtime, you do not want to make sure you make the best food possible and do so in moderation so that you can give your baby the best start possible. The weight is lost. Remember it takes 9 months to put it on, so do not expect to be out in the morning after delivery.

Biography

Jennifer Shakeel is a writer and former nurse with over 12 years of medical experience. As a mother of two children with incredible in the way, I am here to share with you what I've learned about parenting and the joys and changes that occur during pregnancy. Together we can laugh and mourn and rejoice in the fact that they are moms!