Too Much Weight Gain During Pregnancy Is A Strict No-No
Albertina Belmont
June 06, 2009
It is imperative that the mom-to be keeps a check on her weight gain during pregnancy. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists says that the average weight gain should be between 25 and 35 pounds for normal women. Underweight women can be a little liberal with this figure while overweight women should not put on more than 20 pounds. Whatever may be your situation, you should be cautious of your diet during the pregnancy period. Ensure that you and your developing baby get adequate quantities of all the required nutrients to ensure an uncomplicated delivery and a healthy little one.
Weight Gain During Pregnancy Means Many Troubles
It's easy to pile pounds on during pregnancy. But, the focus must be on to preventing the gain of extra pounds that are not really necessary for the body. The following are the harmful effects of this extra weight:
Just Say "No"
You are overweight and are advised to put on not more than 20 pounds during the entire nine-month period. That does not mean that you should munch on junk foods to quickly get those pounds. Weight gain must be from nutritious food and not just empty calories. If you wish your baby to develop normally and not suffer from any birth defects, it´s very important to give proper nutrition to all her organs. And for that, you should give yourself that nutrition first so that it can pass through your body to reach her.
The best way to increase average mass is to keep a check on the week by week weight gain. Seek your doctor´s help for preparing a diet plan. Forget about the age-old belief of eating for two. You just need to add 300 calories daily to your diet plan for a healthy pregnancy.
So Where Is All That fat In My Body?
If you are curious to know where all the mass that you put on during pregnancy is, read on...
Therefore, the total weight gain comes to around 25-30 pounds. So, now you know that excessive, or more than what´s strictly required, weight gain during pregnancy is useless for you and your baby!
Excessive weight gain during pregnancy offers no benefits to either the mom-to-be or her baby. Undoubtedly, a mom-to-be must gain weight during the pregnancy period but that healthy weight must come from nutritious food. That would ensure that you have a stress-free labor and a trouble-free delivery.
Weight Gain During Pregnancy Means Many Troubles
It's easy to pile pounds on during pregnancy. But, the focus must be on to preventing the gain of extra pounds that are not really necessary for the body. The following are the harmful effects of this extra weight:
- You may suffer from numerous physical problems, such as more discomfort in your legs and back. This happens because of the extra burden that would develop due to the extra pounds.
- Your blood pressure may rise as your heart will have to work double hard. This is a dangerous situation for both you and your baby.
- This problem could mean a difficult labor and delivery.
- It would be tough to get back into shape after delivery.
Just Say "No"
You are overweight and are advised to put on not more than 20 pounds during the entire nine-month period. That does not mean that you should munch on junk foods to quickly get those pounds. Weight gain must be from nutritious food and not just empty calories. If you wish your baby to develop normally and not suffer from any birth defects, it´s very important to give proper nutrition to all her organs. And for that, you should give yourself that nutrition first so that it can pass through your body to reach her.
The best way to increase average mass is to keep a check on the week by week weight gain. Seek your doctor´s help for preparing a diet plan. Forget about the age-old belief of eating for two. You just need to add 300 calories daily to your diet plan for a healthy pregnancy.
So Where Is All That fat In My Body?
If you are curious to know where all the mass that you put on during pregnancy is, read on...
- Baby: 7˝ pounds
- Breasts: 2 pounds
- Fluids: 7-10 pounds
- Amniotic Fluid: 2 pounds
- Uterus: 2 pounds
- Placenta: 1-1 ˝pounds
- Extra weight: 7-10 pounds
Therefore, the total weight gain comes to around 25-30 pounds. So, now you know that excessive, or more than what´s strictly required, weight gain during pregnancy is useless for you and your baby!
Excessive weight gain during pregnancy offers no benefits to either the mom-to-be or her baby. Undoubtedly, a mom-to-be must gain weight during the pregnancy period but that healthy weight must come from nutritious food. That would ensure that you have a stress-free labor and a trouble-free delivery.