mardi 9 août 2011

Gaining Too Little Weight by Kimberly A. Tessmer, R.D., L.D.


Some ladies may also experience small to no weight gain in the first trimester because of morning disease. For those experiencing extreme morning disease, weight gain in the first trimester can be hard. Some ladies may even lose a small weight in the beginning of their pregnancy as their dietary habits alter to healthier ones. Don't fret much about not gaining weight in your first trimester. As long as you eat a healthy, well-balanced diet & consume the number of calories your body needs, your kid will be perfectly safe. What you don't gain in the first months, you can basically make up for later on. It is important that you do start to gain weight at a steady pace through your second & third trimesters. The final objective is to gain the recommended amount of weight by the finish of the pregnancy.

As gaining much weight can be an issue, gaining small can also cause issues. Not gaining weight in the work of pregnancy can increase your risk for delivering a low birth-weight kid as well as preterm labor. Not gaining weight can come from improper nourishment. Not eating & not getting proper nourishment can deprive your kid of essential nutrients they needs for proper growth & development.

In the event you are not gaining weight, the first thing you ought to do is talk to your doctor to make definite there's no underlying issues. If morning disease is a continuing issue, speak along with your doctor & a dietitian to learn helpful ways to get the calories you need. You need to evaluate your dietary intake. Make definite you are eating the correct number of servings from each food group, as recommended for pregnant ladies (described in Chapter three). Don't skip meals or leave out food groups. Gaining weight doesn't mean you can eat anything you need. Eating junk food or fast food to gain weight is not healthy. You need to still make definite that all of your calories count. Some ladies who are underweight in the work of pregnancy have a pattern of eating low-calorie foods & not protein. The following guidelines can help you to eat more healthy calories:

What to Do

Snack between meals on healthy foods to add calories to your day. Try snacks such as yogurt with fresh fruit, dried fruit, milkshakes, or cottage cheese.

Don't skip breakfast. Eat a healthy breakfast every day, & spread peanut butter on toast or add cheese to eggs to give you an additional boost of protein.

Avoid junk food or fast foods that can add �bad� or unhealthy fats to your every day diet as well as much sugar. Although these foods add calories, most do not contribute much lovely nutrition.

Add foods to your every day intake that are high in the �good� fats, such as nuts, seeds, fatty fish (in moderation), olive oil, peanut butter, & avocados. These foods can add plenty of calories in a small serving.

Continue to be physically active. Exercise can help to stimulate appetite.

You may not need to eat more foods; in lieu, try to increase the portion sizes of the foods you already eat.

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