Insufficient weight gain can compromise the health of the fetus and cause preterm, or premature birth; excessive weight gain can cause labor complications, giving birth to significantly larger than average fetuses, postpartum weight retention, as well as increase the risk of requiring a cesarean section C-section.
What a person eats, or doesn't eat, during pregnancy can significantly affect the health of their baby. Although what a person should or shouldn't eat during their pregnancy is often heavily debated, and can be different between cultures, there is no particular formula that guarantees a healthy baby, and though a parent should be careful and cognizant of what they choose to put in their bodies, it is not absolutely necessary to follow some heavily strict, nutritional guideline during pregnancy.
General advice for eating healthy applies, such as eating a balance of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Certain nutrients can, however, be particularly helpful for the growth and development of a healthy baby. Some of these will be discussed below.
Folate and folic acid can help prevent birth defects. Folate, in particular, protects against neural tube defects as well as potential abnormalities in the brain and spinal cord. It has also been shown to decrease the risk of premature birth. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, a B vitamin, and can be consumed in the form of supplements, or fortified foods.
Aside from using supplements, folic acid can be consumed through eating certain leafy green vegetables spinach , citrus fruits oranges , dried beans, and peas. Calcium helps support strong bones and teeth, and is also necessary for the proper day-to-day functioning of the body's circulatory, muscular, and nervous systems. Calcium can be found in dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and cheese.
It can also be found in non-dairy foods such as spinach, salmon, broccoli, and kale. Like calcium, vitamin D can help promote bone strength while also building the baby's bones and teeth.
It can be found in fortified milk, orange juice, fish, and eggs, among other foods. Prefix Conversion.
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Although it varies between women, regular aerobic and strength-conditioning exercise are often recommended for pregnant women, and women who exercised regularly before pregnancy, who have uncomplicated pregnancies, should be able to continue high-intensity exercise programs. Nevertheless, caution is advised, and a pregnant woman should consult their doctor if any of the following symptoms present: vaginal bleeding, shortness of breath, dizziness, headache, calf pain or swelling, amniotic fluid leakage, decreased fetal movement, preterm labor, muscle weakness, or chest pain.
Nutrition during pregnancy is particularly important for the health of the mother and baby. Pregnancy requires different nutritional considerations than a person would have in a non-pregnant state due to increased energy and specific micronutrient requirements. Certain vitamins such as Vitamin B9, also known as folic acid, can help decrease the risk of certain defects, while other nutrients such as DHA omega-3 that is necessary for proper brain and retinal development cannot be produced efficiently by infants, and can only be obtained through the placenta during pregnancy, or in breast milk after birth.
There are many other micronutrients that aid proper fetal development, and there exist myriad sources of information on what pregnant women should or shouldn't eat or do. That's all that matters to me. I've only got 1 in there, for sure, and I'm at about 22lbs up at 18 weeks. I asked my OB and he said that he wouldn't even weigh his patients if it wasn't required. So I'm trying not to worry, I figure I'm just gaining fast because I'm hungry all the time even through the morning sickness.
I'm 18 weeks and gained about 15 lbs in the first 3 months. I was a little worried about it, but at my last appointment I had only gained 1 lb in the last four weeks - baby is still growing and healthy - so I think I gained a lot of weight at first maybe a little fat , but now its balancing out.
My midwife didn't seem concerned at all and baby is doing well so I'm not too worried. I think everyone gains the weight a little differently. To be honest I was a little relieved to know the rapid weight gain has slowed - at the rate I was going I was going to be a huge whale by the time the baby came. I think it can be useful, but every pregnancy and person gains differently :.
All pregnancies are different. You should enjoy your pregnancy and not worry about your weight. At first I was worried as well but now I am not. I eat healthy and here and there I do eat out. So enjoy. It's interesting how different every pregnancy is even with the same body. What else is funny is that i am hardly showing and people always tell me how small i still am. I have a feeling this is going to be another big baby. I've gained 20lbs and am not showing either.
My US showed that my baby is exactly the right weight- so not really sure why I have gainned more than average, but trying to not get too upset by it.
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