How much weight should you gain during Pregnancy? LEARN ideal weight gain tips during pregnancy from Jyoti Chabria.
WEIGHT GAIN! This scare always remains in the minds of pregnant women. Some women are just lucky not to put on too much weight but for those who do not have control on their weight due to various medical issues, find it an arduous task.
Pregnancy brings in joy for all women and it is the most important phase of their lives. The term pregnancy is also known as ‘Gestation’ or ‘Gravidity’. These nine months are so crucial in a women’s life. She has to be careful as to what she eats how much of weight does she put on during each trimester, how much of exercise is important for etc and so on. There are a lot of changes that take place during this phase such as- mood swings, hormonal changes, hot gushes in the face, weight gain etc.
Care has to be taken in what you consume. Ample nutrition has to go into the body so that you have a healthy baby. What a pregnant woman eats determines the source of nourishment of the baby. Folic acid which is basically Vitamin –B is crucial for the brain development for the baby. This helps in preventing certain defects that may arise in the brain or spinal region during pregnancy. Other foods such as leafy green vegetables, dairy products and fruits are recommended for pregnant women. Iron too is important during pregnancy. A woman typically needs 27 milligrams of iron per day. This would prevent anemia in pregnant women.
Protein intake is also vital during pregnancy. This helps to build important organs in babies during the development process.
The question that arises with almost all pregnant women is, ‘What should the ideal weight gain be during those nine months’? The answer would be 12 kilos. In the first trimester, the patient may lose about 2-3 kilos but that is absolutely fine because of the nausea or vomiting that they go through.
Coming to the fourth month onwards, a steady weight gain of two kilos is observed which is healthy. What is the expected weight gain in the last month of pregnancy? Then during the last trimester, that is from the seventh month onwards to the ninth there is maximum weight gain during this phase. Now you all must be wondering why? This is because of the maximum growth of the baby during that trimester.
What is the ideal caloric intake? Well, a pregnant woman should have an intake of about 25000 calories per day which is recommended by doctors or dieticians. There is misconception that a pregnant woman should eat for two, but this is not true. The whole idea is to eat for yourself and eat healthy!
One thing that has to be taken care of is, if you are on the heavy side before getting pregnant you should keep a check on your weight during pregnancy. Excess weight gain can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes and also birth defects in rare cases. Pregnancy is that time when your body undergoes many changes in order to meet the needs of the baby. Dieting is strictly a big No!
I hope this piece of information will guide you with the right weight gain structure. So keep fit and healthy!
Jyoti Chabria is a Consultant Dietitian for many major hospitals, colleges and corporates in India. She is a national award winner for her nutrition product line ‘Nutriline’.
With over 20 years of experience, she aims to create public awareness in the field of healthcare and conduct several camps and workshops.
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