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Shvoong Home>Medicine & Health>Gynecology>How Many Pounds Can I Gain Weight During Pregnancy? Review

How Many Pounds Can I Gain Weight During Pregnancy?

Article Review   by:otakarekaaa    
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Pregnant women should have a slightly increased energy intake to cover the increased metabolic demands of your body and developing fetus. There are approximately 200-300 kcal (840-1260 kJ) per day. For a better idea - 200 kcal, equivalent to one more example, one medium apple and a fat yogurt or just one Pribinacek. Thus the energy needed during pregnancy definitely increases the extremely ...

How many pounds should therefore be a pregnant woman in the average weight? The recommended increase is around 8-12 kg. Weight gain should occur more in second and third trimester, at speeds of about 0.3 to 0.4 kilograms per week.

Certainly, the woman should avoid weight loss. The really care! Could be a healthy development, and in extreme cases, the life of your child, why this period should avoid all large arc reducing diets.

What are the risks of failure increase weight? Slow growth and development of the fetus in utero, low birth weight, miscarriage or premature birth.

On the other hand, pregnancy is not a period when inordinately allowed to overeat. Think of your baby and send it through your body only the best nutrition.

What are the risks of excessive weight increase? They are as high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus (diabetes), phlebitis of lower limbs, high fetal birth weight, breathing problems at birth, difficult to control weight after giving birth.

If you eat according to the principles of healthy nutrition, will do well for you and your baby.
Published: February 19, 2011   
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