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You are now eating for more than one, what to eat or what not to eat, the common questions came in mind during pregnancy, so Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Savannah will help you choose the most healthful foods for you and your baby.
What foods should I eat?
You will need an additional 200 to 300 extra calories from nutrient-dense foods compared with how you ate prior to your pregnancy. It will be important to carefully consider the foods you consume during your pregnancy. This is a time to eat more foods that are nutrient-dense, and fewer sweets and treats.
Eat a variety of foods, choose whole grain carbohydrates that are a good source of fiber, one good source of folic acid. Foods rich in folic acid include green leafy vegetables, fruits (orange juice, strawberries), and fortified cereals.
Drink or eat four servings of dairy products or foods rich in calcium, choose one good source of Vitamin A every other day. Foods rich in Vitamin A often have a yellow or orange color to them. They include carrots, sweet potatoes, apricots, and cantaloupe.Avoid alcohol.
Alcohol has been linked with premature delivery and low birth weight babies as well as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.Limit caffeine to 300 mg per day. You may choose: two 5-ounce cups of coffee, three 5-ounce cups of tea, or two 12-ounce glasses of caffeinated soda.Eat salty foods in moderation. Salt causes your body to retain water and could lead to an elevation in your blood pressure.
Are there foods that are harmful to eat during pregnancy?
There are specific foods that you will want to avoid during your pregnancy. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can have a negative affect on your immune system and put you at greater risk for contracting a food borne illness.
The Centers for Disease Control have found that contracting the food borne illness Listeria during pregnancy can cause premature delivery,
miscarriage, and even fetal death. Pregnant women are 20 times more likely to contract Listeria.You can decrease your chances of contracting Listeria by avoiding hot dogs, luncheon meats, soft cheeses, and unpasteurized milk products.
How much weight should I gain?
Gaining the right amount of weight during pregnancy by eating a balanced diet is a good sign that your baby is getting all of the nutrients he or she needs and is growing at a healthy rate.Weight gain should be slow and gradual.In general, you should gain about two to four pounds during your first three months of pregnancy and one pound a week for the remainder
of the pregnancy.
A woman of average weight before pregnancy can expect to gain 25 to 35 pounds during the pregnancy. You may need to gain more or less depending on whether you are underweight or overweight when you get pregnant.
Recommendations also differ if you are carrying more than one baby.
What if I am gaining too much weight?
Try to get your weight gain back on track. Don’t consider losing weight or stopping weight gain altogether. You should try to slow your weight gain to recommended amounts, depending on your trimester. During the first trimester, you should gain 2 to 4 pounds total; during the second and third trimester, you should gain 1 pound per week.
What if I am not gaining enough weight?
Every woman is different and not everyone will gain at the same rate. You should talk to your doctor if you are concerned that you are not gaining enough. Weight gain can be hindered by nausea and morning sickness. Excessive vomiting can be a symptom of hyperemesis gravidarum, which you should discuss with your doctor.
Do not diet or try to lose weight during pregnancy. Both you and your baby need the proper nutrients in order to be healthy. Keep in mind that you will lose some weight the first week your baby is born.
