Ideal weight gain during pregnancy

Re: ~~June 2010 Mommies~~

Hey Girls! Hope everybody is doing fine. I think everybody who is pregnant is concerned about their weight increase and management of the same. I think the following info would be of help!

Eating Well When You're Pregnant
Do you wonder how it's reasonable to gain 25 to 35 pounds (on average) during your pregnancy when a newborn baby weighs only a fraction of that? Although it varies from woman to woman, this is how those pounds may add up:

7.5 pounds: average baby's weight
7 pounds: extra stored protein, fat, and other nutrients
4 pounds: extra blood
4 pounds: other extra body fluids
2 pounds: breast enlargement
2 pounds: enlargement of your uterus
2 pounds: amniotic fluid surrounding your baby
1.5 pounds: the placenta

Of course, patterns of weight gain during pregnancy vary. It's normal to gain less if you start out heavier and more if you're having twins or triplets — or if you were underweight before becoming pregnant. More important than how much weight you gain is what makes up those extra pounds.
When you're pregnant, what you eat and drink is the main source of nourishment for your baby. In fact, the link between what you consume and the health of your baby is much stronger than once thought. That's why doctors now say, for example, that no amount of alcohol consumption should be considered safe during pregnancy.
The extra food you eat shouldn't just be empty calories — it should provide the nutrients your growing baby needs. For example, calcium helps make and keep bones and teeth strong. While you're pregnant, you still need calcium for your body, plus extra calcium for your developing baby. Similarly, you require more of all the essential nutrients than you did before you became pregnant.
Here are some of the most common nutrients you need and the foods that contain them:
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(Note: vegetarians who don't eat dairy products need supplemental B12)

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(Note: limit fat intake to 30% or less of your total daily calorie intake)



Doctors don't usually recommend starting a strict vegan diet when you become pregnant. However, if you already follow a vegetarian diet, you can continue to do so during your pregnancy — but do it carefully. Be sure your doctor knows about your diet. It's challenging to get the nutrition you need if you don't eat fish and chicken, or milk, cheese, or eggs. You'll likely need supplemental protein and may also need to take vitamin B12 and D supplements.
To ensure that you and your baby receive adequate nutrition, consult a registered dietitian for help with planning meals.
Some pregnant women find that broccoli, spinach, cauliflower, and fried foods give them heartburn or gas. You can plan a balanced diet to avoid these foods. Carbonated drinks also cause gas or heartburn for some women, although others find they calm the digestive system.
If you're frequently nauseated, eat small amounts of bland foods, like toast or crackers, throughout the day. If nothing else sounds good, try cereal with milk or a sweet piece of fruit. To help combat nausea, you can also:

- Take your prenatal vitamin before going to bed after you've eaten a snack — not on an empty stomach.
- Eat a small snack when you get up to go to the bathroom early in the morning.
- Suck on hard candy.

HOPE THIS HELPS!!!

 

CHECK THIS LINK TO TO KNOW THE IDEAL WEIGHT GAIN DURING PREGNANCY .

THIS WILL TELL YOU HOW MUCH WEIGHT A PERSON SHOULD GAIN DEPENDING ON WHAT WEIGHT YOU HAVE STARTED WITH ..

ITS REALLY HELPFUL TO MONITOR THE WEIGHT GAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREGNANCY.


Pregnancy Weight Gain Tracker | Tools | BabyCenter

HOPE THIS HELPS YOU ALL


HAPPY PREGNANCY.......

 

good piece of information .....
good to keep track of the weight gain during pregnancy .

thank god , i am till now on the right track .....thogh little concerned of being overweight before pregnancy

 

Weight issues that I could avoid during my second pregnancy..

Dear Ladies,
I know that pregnancy is the most beautiful phase in any women's life...Well, when I was pregnant for the first time, i refused toheed to any advice regarding my diet and I went on to gain 20 kilos which made it extremely tough for me to lose weight post pregnancy.Some simple stuff which i followed during my second pregnancy went a long way to ensure that i returned to my pre-pregnancy weight just after 3-4 months of delivery-
-Avoided sweets.Opted for rasins,dates,jaggery based payasam and fruits when i had sweet tooth.
-Totally avoided fried stuff.
-Walked half an hour daily(moderate speed)
-drank lots of water.
-was physically very active(doing household chores like washing clothes until 8 months;but not lifting lot of weight)
-ate lots of veggies and fruits and drank minimum two glasses of milk and two glasses of buttermilk everyday.ate variety of salads.
I added 13 kilos.After i returned home from hospital, i was down 8 kilos(LO weighed 2.9 kg)
The remaining 5 kilos were easy to lose at the rate of 2 kg per month.i dint BF for long.despite that i could lose weight quickly with normal diet and light exercise.
Hope the tips help you.

Deepa.

 

Dear Friends,

I am 29 weeks pregnant... I am concerned about my weight gain:hide:
My pre-pregnancy weight is 49 kg and was underweight (height-5.5) Now I am around 64 Kg:spin I don't know whether it's good or not... Could you please help me

Regards,
Uma

 

From what the chart in the post says, you seem to be on track. Do not worry.

 

Thanks Rakhii...

 

Oh my...Uma, i think I m mistaken. You said 64 kg's right from 49? I was looking at the pound chart. I think you are 10 kg's over the prescribed limit. Can you please check with your doctor once?

I am sorry, i had misread everything in pounds.