Oct 25th 2009 11:42 pm Early Pregnancy and Dieting
In the beginning stages of pregnancy and beyond, you will begin to gain a bit of weight every week. This is a normal part of pregnancy, and it helps your baby grow and develop properly. In fact, if you do not gain weight, your doctor may get worried. As a sign of pregnancy, gaining weight is perfectly natural. Dieting to lose weight while pregnant is almost always discouraged.
Stay away from diet drugs during pregnancy
Some women are tempted to try dieting while pregnant. Diet pills and other diets are not recommended during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a bad time to diet. Your body changes during this time, and restricting calories can make you feel incredibly hungry and weak. Dieting deprives you and your baby of important nourishment. Dieting can cause your baby to grow poorly or be born with health problems.
If you are overweight when you find out that you are pregnant, the best thing to do for you and your baby is to eat healthy, sensible meals. Nourish yourself and your baby. There is plenty of time to diet after the baby is born. An average woman gains from 25 to 30 pounds during the course of a pregnancy. If you are obese, you should try to gain from 15 to 25 pounds during pregnancy. Consult with your doctor if you have questions or concerns about how much weight you should gain.
And just because you need to gain weight, that doesn’t mean you don’t have to watch what you eat. It is important to eat nourishing foods that provide needed vitamins and minerals. Eating junk food is as ill-advised as dieting.
Pregnancy can be a wonderful experience. Make sure you take the time to eat a proper diet so that you and your baby can stay healthy and safe. A balanced diet that consists of food from all the food groups is a good pregnancy diet.
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