All about weight gain during pregnancy: how much, when, why?

In our days, when almost every woman struggles with excess weight, gain a couple of pounds cause terror and panic. And what about weight gain during pregnancy? How many typed kg - norm? Which products to choose?


How many there are, if antiquated method "for two" does not suit you. On these and other issues of Women's Magazine will try to find the answers.




Don't know will upset you or we will rejoice, but weight gain is a natural process during pregnancy, but there is a need to follow the arrows weights. If before pregnancy this procedure was standard - well. Worse, if you are against all sorts of diets, because these 9 months and later after the birth, you have to limit yourself to food and to revise the habitual diet.





"Eat for two"


This is a common misconception often plunges expectant mothers in shock. But we are happy to announce, eating for two does not have: your baby need not calories, and nutrients. Therefore, diversifying its menu of healthy food, you will not only make a contribution to the health of your unborn child, but will be gaining weight on schedule.




If before pregnancy your weight was normal, then for 9 months, you can gain 10-15 pounds. In the first trimester weight is 1500 grams, the second - 5000 grams and in the third - 4000 grams. The table below will help you to understand your pregnant pounds or so where they came from.

The age of the fetus	Weight of fetus in grams	The length of the fetus in centimeters
4 weeks		0.8
8 weeks	5	3
12 weeks	15	9
16 weeks	120	16
20 weeks	300	25
24 weeks	650	30
28 weeks	1200	35
32 weeks	1700	40
34 weeks	2600	45
40 weeks	3300	50

"I am what I eat"




From the first days of pregnancy food not only satisfies your hunger, but also becomes a building material, because the correct balanced diet will help your baby be born healthy and strong. So, what must log in to your daily menu?





Cereal. Products with whole or crushed seeds is the main source of energy and carbohydrates. They are rich in vitamins b, PP, folic acid and minerals such as calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, copper, zinc, phosphorus. Eating whole grains and cereals improves bowel, reduces the risk of constipation, restores skin structure, has a positive effect on the nervous and cardiovascular system.



Vegetables and fruits. As we know, these products are sources of vitamins, organic acids, fiber, trace elements. In the summer of doctors recommend to prefer fruits and greens, about 60% vegetables, nuts. Legumes should be 40% of your diet. In winter, the proportion is slightly changed to 40% should come from fruits, dried fruits, dried herbs, honey and 60% should come from legumes, vegetables, nuts, wheat germ.


Protein

. Proteins are the main building material for the body of the child. Thanks squirrel tissues and organs of the child grow until they reach the desired size. So make sure to eat meat, fish and beans. If you're a vegetarian, eat more eggs, tofu and soy products, and other protein products.



Calcium. Oil and dairy products help the formation of bones and teeth of the child. Calcium also reduces the risk of miscarriage and premature birth, high blood pressure and eclampsia, reduces blood loss during childbirth, helps avoid cramps calf muscles and keep your teeth. From now on, your daily allowance of calcium is at least 1000 mg.



Fats. Exclude fats from the menu is not worth it. They improve the absorption of vitamins and supply our body with energy. Fats should make up 30 percent of daily calories.

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