Pregnancy causes the body to absorb nutrients more easily. Nature is wise: this enhancement of absorption is necessary because the baby feeds through you, through the umbilical cord. The problem is that, according to common sense, pregnant women need to eat twice as much to support the little thing in their womb.
The truth is, they don’t need it. In fact, they should avoid excesses: overweight can cause gestational diabetes, among other ills, and put the health of the mother and baby at risk. In fact, women with a normal body mass index (BMI) in early pregnancy are recommended to consume about 350 extra calories per day in the second trimester and 450 in the third – no additions are needed in the first.
Weight-related complications
Overweight women who give birth to babies weighing more than 4 pounds can have complications during childbirth. And very old children are at a greater risk of being born with respiratory disorders and having metabolic and even psychological changes throughout their lives, as well as being predisposed to obesity.
That’s why midwives tend to take a lot out of patients when it comes to eating and weight control during pregnancy. No wonder: According to research, fewer than half of women remain in the recommended gestational weight gain range, averaging 12kg throughout the period.
How much to gain weight during pregnancy
In fact, how much you should gain depends on your pre-pregnancy weight. Check the table below for ideal gain, based on your BMI before getting pregnant:
BMI below 18.5: the ideal is to gain from 13 kg to 18 kg
BMI between 18.5 and 25 (normal): the ideal is to gain weight from 11 kg to 16 kg
BMI between 25 and 30: the ideal weight gain is between 7 kg and 11 kg
BMI over 30: the recommended is to gain from 5 kg to 9 kg.
Just to remind you: BMI is calculated by dividing weight by height x height. Therefore, a woman who weighs 56kg and 1.60m tall has a BMI of 21.87 (56kg / 1.60 x 1.60) and ideally should gain between 11.5kg and 16kg during pregnancy. .
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Whole grains: since they have a positive effect on the functioning of the intestine, they fight the typical ailments of pregnancy such as constipation, gas and hemorrhoids. Good examples: chia, muesli, oatmeal, and flaxseed.
Oil seeds: Walnuts, chestnuts, almonds and pistachios are sources of fatty acids and vitamin E, which help prevent allergies in children.
Pasteurized milk and low-fat dairy products: calcium helps control heart rate and blood clotting. For the baby, it helps in the formation of bones, teeth, nerves, heart and muscles.
Lean Beef, Chicken, or Roasted or Grilled Fish: they are rich in protein. A powerful source of omega-3s, fish is essential for the development of the fetus.
Vegetables and greens: do not forget to wash them well to eliminate all traces of soil, pesticides and pathogenic microorganisms.
Fruit: contain the key vitamins you and your baby need. Plus, they drip the urge to eat sweets and make great snacks between meals. But it’s also not worth overdoing it, as they contain fructose.
Liquids (water, natural juices and coconut water): it is recommended to ingest 6 to 8 glasses a day, preferably between meals.
Adopt in moderation:
Caffeine (coffee, tea, soft drinks and chocolate): they are stimulating. In excess, they can interfere with your weight gain and that of your baby.
Diet and light foods and artificial sweeteners: try to avoid saccharin and cyclamate, potential carcinogens that cross the placenta.
Avoid:
Excessive consumption of salt: exaggeration can cause hypertension and subsequent preeclampsia.
Alcoholic beverages: alcohol passes through the placenta and affects the formation of the baby who, in the future, risks suffering from behavioral problems such as hyperactivity and attention deficit.
Undercooked meats, eggs, raw fish, raw milk and dairy products: they are potential transmitters of bacteria. Since pregnant women have lower immunity, they are more vulnerable to gastrointestinal problems and contamination by microorganisms.
Processed foods, with dyes and preservatives, fried foods and saturated fats: bloating and worsening of bloating and digestion.
Straight:
Eat every three hours at the most.
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