Weight Gain - Pregnancy
Executive summary about Weight Gain Pregnancy by Latrice Triplett
Ah, the joys of motherhood. Except the stretch marks and weight gain pregnancy. Oy vey! Don't worry, mothers-to-be. Next to delivery of a healthy baby, there's another light at the end of the tunnel.
Healthy pregnancy weight gain for a woman of normal pre-pregnancy weight is 25 to 35 pounds. This recommended range will vary depending on whether the mother-to-be is overweight or underweight. While you should consume extra calories for your growing baby, you needn't consume twice your regular caloric intake. Actually, an extra 200-300 calories per day is about all you need. Make every calorie count by consume nutrient-rich foods, such as fruit and vegetables.
Weight gain pregnancy doesn't have to mean that you'll never get back to your pre-pregnancy weight. Allow yourself some indulgence and give in to a few of your cravings, but commit to eating nutrient-packed foods daily to allow for healthy, slow and steady weight gain. Your baby and your body will thank you!
Pregnancy Weight Gain - Practice Caution
Executive summary about Weight Gain Pregnancy by Judy Wellsworth
One of the downsides to pregnancy, as some figure-conscious mothers would say, is the attendant weight gain. Pregnancy weight gain is a given, however, and one cannot do away with it. After all, the changes that the body undergoes during this time are mostly beneficial for you and the baby.
Even the amniotic fluid and the increase in breast size account for pregnancy weight gain. In all, you should expect about a 25-30 pound pregnancy weight gain by the time your baby is due. This is indeed a heavy load for mothers, so you should follow the important tips on how to maintain your posture, how to lift weights, and other useful advice for your safety.
Other than those factors mentioned, whatever else you gain during pregnancy can no longer be attributable to your condition, and would be difficult to lose after you have given birth. You must also refrain from continuing any weight-loss diets, as this is not safe for the growing baby.
Shed unwanted pregnancy weight gain after birth
After giving birth to your bundle of joy, your mind is undoubtedly focused on how to remove those unwanted pounds. This is not an easy thing to do especially if you gave birth by cesarean section. To control your pregnancy weight gain to only what is needed, you can consult with your doctor to ask what exercises are allowed during pregnancy. If you have been actively exercising before your pregnancy, you can continue your regular exercises although you may need to reduce the intensity and the frequency.
I suggest you check out my other guide on pregnancy weight and guide to pregnancy
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