A Weighty Issue
by Marcia Ellett (July, 2009)
The American Pregnancy Association says, “Throughout your pregnancy the goal is to keep
weight gain as steady as possible because your baby requires a daily supply of nutrients that comes from what you eat.” That should equate to roughly a pound a week in your second and third trimesters for women who fall within the normal weight range at the start of their pregnancy.
According to WebMD, “It is not necessary to eat for two during pregnancy. It’s true that you need extra calories from nutrient-rich foods to help your baby grow, but you generally need to consume only 100 to 300 more calories than you did before you became pregnant to meet the needs of your growing baby.”
The key is to be healthy and make sure the food you’re eating is good for both you and the tot in your tummy. While cravings are a typical part of pregnancy and it’s okay to indulge once in a while, you may have to tell yourself to step away from the chocolate éclair if it continues to call your name from behind the glass at your neighborhood deli. And don’t go it alone; make sure you consult with your baby doctor. The pregnancy weight guidelines are just that, guidelines, and the amount of weight you should gain can vary based on your individual circumstances. Talking with your doctor and setting out a weight gain plan for your pregnancy should allow you to set any worry over excess poundage aside and concentrate on the joy of the miracle of life.
by Marcia Ellett (July, 2009)
The American Pregnancy Association says, “Throughout your pregnancy the goal is to keep
weight gain as steady as possible because your baby requires a daily supply of nutrients that comes from what you eat.” That should equate to roughly a pound a week in your second and third trimesters for women who fall within the normal weight range at the start of their pregnancy.According to WebMD, “It is not necessary to eat for two during pregnancy. It’s true that you need extra calories from nutrient-rich foods to help your baby grow, but you generally need to consume only 100 to 300 more calories than you did before you became pregnant to meet the needs of your growing baby.”
The key is to be healthy and make sure the food you’re eating is good for both you and the tot in your tummy. While cravings are a typical part of pregnancy and it’s okay to indulge once in a while, you may have to tell yourself to step away from the chocolate éclair if it continues to call your name from behind the glass at your neighborhood deli. And don’t go it alone; make sure you consult with your baby doctor. The pregnancy weight guidelines are just that, guidelines, and the amount of weight you should gain can vary based on your individual circumstances. Talking with your doctor and setting out a weight gain plan for your pregnancy should allow you to set any worry over excess poundage aside and concentrate on the joy of the miracle of life.
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