| During your pregnancy, week by week weight gain will | | | | trimester: |
| be on your mind quite a bit, however, if the weight is | | | | 1st Trimester 3 - 5 Pounds |
| added steadily and by the right nutritional foods, this will | | | | 2nd Trimester 1 -2 pounds per week |
| not be a problem. | | | | 3rd Trimester 1- 2 pounds per week |
| Today, the main factor of a healthy pregnancy is the | | | | Due to morning sickness, sometimes weight gain will |
| beginning weight at conception. More and more | | | | be difficult, but this happens during the first trimester |
| pregnancies are beginning with the mother being | | | | when the developing baby needs less nourishment |
| overweight or obese. If the weight gain is not kept | | | | than later, so not to worry! |
| under control, there could be many hardships | | | | Remember to eat healthy. Breakfast is a must, and |
| throughout the pregnancy as well as delivery and after | | | | snacks are recommended during the day. Snacks |
| wards. | | | | should be high in fats, such as olive oil, avocados, nuts |
| Recommended caloric intake before pregnancy is | | | | and fatty fish. Also, juices high in Vitamin C are |
| usually between 1500 - 2000 calories per day, | | | | recommended. Avoid junk food, alcohol, cigarettes and |
| however, during pregnancy it is recommended 2000 - | | | | recreational drugs! |
| 3000 per day. These extra calories should be added | | | | Too much and too fast weight gain could result in the |
| slowly and steadily. A pregnant mother should never | | | | following: |
| go below 3000 per day. | | | | 1. Gestational Diabetes |
| Weight gain for total pregnancy per build: | | | | 2. High Blood Pressure |
| Normal - 25 - 35 pounds | | | | 3. Increased Fatigue |
| Underweight - 28 - 40 pounds | | | | 4. Varicose Veins |
| Overweight - 15 - 25 pounds | | | | 5. Leg Pain |
| Obese - 11 - 15 pounds | | | | 6. Backaches |
| The extra pounds should be added at a rate per | | | | 7. |