Healthy pregnancy?

Confused

Ok well my last pregnancy was great much better than this one but i gained a ton of weight i gained 80 luckily lost 100, but i want to not gain so much weight and i want to eat the food that is good for my baby. Is it ok to have ginsing? chamomile tea? should i just eat salads? i want to do better this pregnancy than my last. any food ideas?

Answer
You shouldn't diet when you are pregnant--salads are not going to give the baby (or you) all the nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy.

Just eat sensibly and make smarter food choices. Pregnancy doesn't mean you're eating for two. You really only need an additional 300 calories a day to provide you with the extra nourishment you need.

Choose healthful foods, take brisk walks, and maybe sign up for a prenatal yoga class to stay in the best shape you can.

Eating healthy food while pregnancy and exercise while pregnant?

Maria Jime

Ok so i just found out i am pregnant with my second one and i all i want to do is sleep late eat what ever i want and wake up intill 1-3 pm in the after noon. My weight is about 143 and i was 148 i lost weight and my doctor said that wasent good bcuz i should be gaining weight not losing weight. Can someone tell me like what time did you wake up and what was your schedules to eat also what exercise did u do or do. I am currently getting the fatness in the lower back where ur but is at eww it look so gross how do i get rid of that what type of exercise should i do for that? thanks hope u can help.

Answer
Firstly, you need to realize that even if you are overweight now, it is a bad idea to start dieting to lose weight or exercising excessively to lose weight. You now need to concentrate on your baby, then you can concentrate on losing the weight after the baby is born. Your doctor is right, you shouldn't be losing weight, but at the same time, if you are over weight then you shouldn't be putting on a lot of weight in the first two trimesters. There are things you can do to be more healthy, however. Personally, I get up at about 8:30 every morning (my baby wakes me up with a good few kicks) I have wholemeal cereal for breakfast, then a slice of wholemeal toast about an hour later. Then I have lunch about 12:30ish, then at about 2-3 another snack. Although if you're feeling pecking in between its perfectly fine to munch of a few things as long as they aren't unhealthy! Try fruits, dried fruit, carrot sticks, nuts (not peanuts) porridge, etc etc. Then I have my evening meal at around 6pm. then another healthy snack or 2 before bed. I never have huge portions at meal times, rather I like to eat little and often as this keeps my energy level up and keeps nausea at bay.

As for exercising, you need to consult your doctor before you start exercising if you weren't already regularly working out before your pregnancy. You need to make sure you don't overdo it (you should still be able to talk while exercising) and if you feel uncomfortable or light headed you have to stop (although your doctor will go into more detail with you). Taking this into account, my exercise regime is I go to aquanatal classes once a week (water aerobics for pregnant women) which is really good fun. Then I also go swimming on my own another day of the week to swim lengths and do some aerobic exercises. I also have an exercise bike which I use for about 20-25 minutes (not strenuously) about 2-3 times a week depending on how I feel. I also like to go for a walk (between half an hour to an hour) every day as it feels good to get fresh air every day! However this is my personal preference, I was very active before my pregnancy and I know my limits. Make SURE you consult your doc.

Hope this helps you. good luck in your pregnancy.

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Healthy pregnancy?

Confused

Ok well my last pregnancy was great much better than this one but i gained a ton of weight i gained 80 luckily lost 100, but i want to not gain so much weight and i want to eat the food that is good for my baby. Is it ok to have ginsing? chamomile tea? should i just eat salads? i want to do better this pregnancy than my last. any food ideas?

Answer
You shouldn't diet when you are pregnant--salads are not going to give the baby (or you) all the nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy.

Just eat sensibly and make smarter food choices. Pregnancy doesn't mean you're eating for two. You really only need an additional 300 calories a day to provide you with the extra nourishment you need.

Choose healthful foods, take brisk walks, and maybe sign up for a prenatal yoga class to stay in the best shape you can.

Eating healthy food while pregnancy and exercise while pregnant?

Maria Jime

Ok so i just found out i am pregnant with my second one and i all i want to do is sleep late eat what ever i want and wake up intill 1-3 pm in the after noon. My weight is about 143 and i was 148 i lost weight and my doctor said that wasent good bcuz i should be gaining weight not losing weight. Can someone tell me like what time did you wake up and what was your schedules to eat also what exercise did u do or do. I am currently getting the fatness in the lower back where ur but is at eww it look so gross how do i get rid of that what type of exercise should i do for that? thanks hope u can help.

Answer
Firstly, you need to realize that even if you are overweight now, it is a bad idea to start dieting to lose weight or exercising excessively to lose weight. You now need to concentrate on your baby, then you can concentrate on losing the weight after the baby is born. Your doctor is right, you shouldn't be losing weight, but at the same time, if you are over weight then you shouldn't be putting on a lot of weight in the first two trimesters. There are things you can do to be more healthy, however. Personally, I get up at about 8:30 every morning (my baby wakes me up with a good few kicks) I have wholemeal cereal for breakfast, then a slice of wholemeal toast about an hour later. Then I have lunch about 12:30ish, then at about 2-3 another snack. Although if you're feeling pecking in between its perfectly fine to munch of a few things as long as they aren't unhealthy! Try fruits, dried fruit, carrot sticks, nuts (not peanuts) porridge, etc etc. Then I have my evening meal at around 6pm. then another healthy snack or 2 before bed. I never have huge portions at meal times, rather I like to eat little and often as this keeps my energy level up and keeps nausea at bay.

As for exercising, you need to consult your doctor before you start exercising if you weren't already regularly working out before your pregnancy. You need to make sure you don't overdo it (you should still be able to talk while exercising) and if you feel uncomfortable or light headed you have to stop (although your doctor will go into more detail with you). Taking this into account, my exercise regime is I go to aquanatal classes once a week (water aerobics for pregnant women) which is really good fun. Then I also go swimming on my own another day of the week to swim lengths and do some aerobic exercises. I also have an exercise bike which I use for about 20-25 minutes (not strenuously) about 2-3 times a week depending on how I feel. I also like to go for a walk (between half an hour to an hour) every day as it feels good to get fresh air every day! However this is my personal preference, I was very active before my pregnancy and I know my limits. Make SURE you consult your doc.

Hope this helps you. good luck in your pregnancy.

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healthy pregnancy?

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i would like some healthy eating tips for my pregnancy as i went up a dress size after my daughter now1 so i've not lost all that weight yet help needed thanks

Answer
You could try several small meals that are nutritious- fruits, vegetables, lean meats whole grains (these take longer for your body to digest than simple starches like white bread and rice, so you feel hungry longer), and low fat milk. Stay away from junk food and make sure to drink lots of water (this helps curb cravings also). Take up an exercise program that your doctor approves during pregnancy. Make sure to take your prenatal vitamin as well. Remember though, don't starve yourself or go overboard exercising. You still need to continue to gain weight steadily throughout your pregnancy and your baby needs a steady income of calories and nutrition.

why is eating healthy important in early pregnancy?

Q. If your 4 weeks pregnant and the baby is still too small to get food and liquid from you, then why is it important to eat and drink the right things?

Answer
The baby gets all the nutrients from what you eat. Eating healthy during early pregnancy is crucial. The baby develops from all the nutrients you receive. Try to stick on the healthy side. Eating good is very important for your baby's development and growth. You should consume about 300 more calories per day than you did before you became pregnant.
* Eat a variety of foods to get all the nutrients you need. Recommended daily servings include 6-11 servings of breads and grains, two to four servings of fruit, four or more servings of vegetables, four servings of dairy products, and three servings of protein sources (meat, poultry, fish, eggs or nuts). Use fats and sweets sparingly.
* Choose foods high in fiber that are enriched such as whole-grain breads, cereals, pasta, rice, fruits, and vegetables.
* Make sure you are getting enough vitamins and minerals in your daily diet while pregnant. You should take a prenatal vitamin supplement to make sure you are consistently getting enough vitamins and minerals every day. Your doctor can recommend an over-the-counter brand or prescribe a prenatal vitamin for you.
* Eat and drink at least four servings of dairy products and calcium-rich foods a day to help ensure that you are getting 1000-1300 mg of calcium in your daily diet during pregnancy.
* Eat at least three servings of iron-rich foods per day to ensure you are getting 27 mg of iron daily.
* Choose at least one good source of vitamin C every day, such as oranges, grapefruits, strawberries, honeydew, papaya, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, green peppers, tomatoes, and mustard greens. Pregnant women need 70 mg of vitamin C a day.
* Choose at least one good source of folic acid every day, like dark green leafy vegetables, veal, and legumes (lima beans, black beans, black-eyed peas and chickpeas). Every pregnant woman needs at least 0.4 mg of folic acid per day to help prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida.
* Choose at least one source of vitamin A every other day. Sources of vitamin A include carrots, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, spinach, water squash, turnip greens, beet greens, apricots, and cantaloupe. Know that excessive vitamin A intake (>10,000 IU/day) may be associated with fetal malformations.
* Avoid alcohol during pregnancy. Alcohol has been linked to premature delivery, mental retardation, birth defects, and low birth weight babies.
* Limit caffeine to no more than 300 mg per day. The caffeine content in various drinks depends on the beans or leaves used and how it was prepared. An 8-ounce cup of coffee has about 150 mg of caffeine on average while black tea has typically about 80 mg. A 12-ounce glass of caffeinated soda contains anywhere from 30-60 mg of caffeine. Remember, chocolate contains caffeine -- the amount of caffeine in a chocolate bar is equal to 1/4 cup of coffee.
* The use of saccharin is strongly discouraged during pregnancy because it can cross the placenta and may remain in fetal tissues. But, the use of other non-nutritive or artificial sweeteners approved by the FDA is acceptable during pregnancy. These FDA-approved sweeteners include aspartame (Equal or NutraSweet), acesulfame-K (Sunett), and sucralose (Splenda). These sweeteners are considered safe in moderation so talk with your health care provider about how much non-nutritive sweetener is acceptable during pregnancy.
* Decrease the total amount of fat you eat to 30% or less of your total daily calories. For a person eating 2000 calories a day, this would be 65 grams of fat or less per day.
* Limit cholesterol intake to 300 mg or less per day.
* Do not eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tilefish (also called white snapper), because they contain high levels of mercury.
* Avoid soft cheeses such as feta, Brie, Camembert, blue-veined, and Mexican-style cheese. These cheeses are often unpasteurized and may cause Listeria infection. Thereâs no need to avoid hard cheese, processed cheese, cream cheese, cottage cheese, or yogurt.
* Avoid raw fish, especially shellfish like oysters and clams.

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