As medicine and technology has improved over time, there have been some changes to some of the “rules” which guide you towards having a healthy pregnancy.
Old Rule: Remember, you are eating for two
New Rule: Dont make yourself eat extra – its quality and not quantity
You don’t want to be stuffing food into your mouth just because you are pregnant – having two hamburgers is not eating for two, and dieting while pregnant is not the solution either.
You will gain weight while you are pregnant, but gaining healthy weight is very important to both you are your developing baby.
Unhealthy weight gain will lead on to other complications – both during and post pregnancy, and some of these include:
By eating correctly you will also ensure that you will get to your post pregnancy body back and have less chance of prolonging issues from being over weight.
So, to ensure that you are giving you and your baby the best chance of having a healthy pregnancy and start to life, be sure to include the following each day:
Two or three servings of protein – meat, eggs, fish etc Iron rich foods – meat, lentils, spinach or dried apricots Glass of orange juice Four servings of Fruit and five servings of vegetables Starchy carbs – potatoes, bread, pasta Three servings of calcium rich foods, such as milk, yogurt, cheese, broccoli etc
Sign up now, and recieve Weekly updates on how your pregnancy & your baby are developing. Including pictures, nutritional advice, info on symptoms and complications and so much more!
Stages Of Labor
There are three distinct stages of labor, and your experience with each will be very different. Find out more of what you can expect....
Glucose Tolerance Test
It is not uncommon for a health care provider to recommend that you have a glucose screening test. This test is carried out to determine if.....
Childcare Choices
Going back to work and spending time away from your baby can be stressful enough and trying to find the right creche or childcare facility....
Asthma While Pregnant
If you are one of the many women that suffer from asthma, you may be concerned about how this ailment of yours will affect your unborn child.
