Weight gain in pregnancy is a common factor in the Pregnancy period.

If you are underweight then you have gain weight.

In –shinningyou.in I will discuss –Weight gain in pregnancy & pregnancy diet.

 

It’s best to start a person’s pregnancy at a healthy weight.

 Talk to your health provider to find out a healthy weight for you before you get pregnant.

Gaining too much or too little weight during pregnancy can be harmful to you and your baby also.

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1.Weight Gain In Pregnancy:

Don’t ever try to lose weight during pregnancy period?

You only need about 300 extra calories a day during pregnancy to support your baby’s proper growth and development.

How much weight should you gain during pregnancy?

This depends on your health and your  Body Mass Index which is called BMI.

However, BMI is a measurement of body fat which is based on your height and weight.

Your health care provider uses your BMI before pregnancy to figure out how much weight you should gain during pregnancy.

 If you’re pregnant with one or twins.

Then use this chart to find your recommended weight gain.

Which is based on your BMI before pregnancy?

If you’re pregnant with triplets or more than that then talk to your health provider about the amount of

the weight you should gain during pregnancy.

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2.BMI Chart For Singleton Pregnancy Weight Gain:

Pre-pregnancy BMI	Category	Recommended Weight Gain
< 18.5	Underweight	28-40lb (13-18kg)
18.5 – 24.9	Normal	24-35lb (11-16kg)
25-29.9	Overweight	15-25lb (7-11kg)
> 30	Obese	11-20lb (5-9kg)

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3.BMI Chart For Twin Pregnancy Weight Gain

If you are carrying twins, you need to gain weight accordingly.

 General Pregnancy Weight Gain Chart for Twins as follows-

Pre-pregnancy BMI	Category	Recommended Weight Gain
18.5-24.9	Normal	28-40lb (13-18kg)
18.5 – 24.9	Normal	37-54lb (17-25kg)
25-29.9	Overweight	31-50lb (14-23kg)
> 30	Obese	25-42lb (11-19kg)

If you are carrying multiples or more, there are no set guidelines for pregnancy weight gain due to insufficient data.

You should talk to your OB/GYN on how to gain the right weight.

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4.Diet For Pregnancy:

What to eat or what not- to maintain appropriate weight gain during pregnancy period?

During the pregnancy period, normal weight gaining is required for the proper development of the baby and also the mother.

You should remember that a healthy diet is an important part of the lifestyle at any time.

But it is especially vital if you’re pregnant or planning for a pregnancy.

 But what does it mean to a healthy diet?

Many mamas-to-be wonder what they should eat, what is a diet for a pregnant woman?

The most important thing to remember is that you don’t need to go on any special diet!

However, it’s important to eat different foods every day to get all the necessary nutrients.

 During this period you and your baby may need.

Remember that it’s best to get the vitamins from the food, not the dietary supplements.

However, the supplementation of folic acid is also necessary.

During pregnancy period women are usually hungrier than previous.

 So, they can eat more, but you don’t need to eat for two.

Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables.

 Because these provide vitamins and minerals.

And fiber, which helps digestion.

 It can help prevent constipation – which often happens in pregnant women.

Avoid such foods that are high in fat and high in sugar.

You should avoid alcohol and cigarettes.

Eat fresh foods, such as meat, egg, fish, every day.

However, avoid raw meat, as it may be a source of infection.

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5.Prepare your meals safely:

• Wash your hands
• Always wash fruits & vegetables
• It is better to use a separate knife for chopping board for raw meats.
•  Store raw foods separately from ready-to-eat foods.

Try to incorporate the following ingredients into your daily meal plan:

• Vegetables: Tomatoes, spinach, eggplant, mustard greens, okra, onions, bitter melon, cauliflower, mushrooms, cabbage and more
• Fruits: Including mango, papaya, pomegranate, guava, oranges, tamarind, lychee, apples, melon, pears, plums, bananas
• Nuts and seeds: Cashews, almonds, peanuts, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, watermelon seeds and more
• Legumes: Mung beans, black-eyed peas, kidney beans, lentils, pulses and chickpeas
• Roots and tubers: Potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, turnips, yams
• Whole grains: Brown rice, basmati rice, millet, buckwheat, quinoa, barley, corn, whole-grain bread, amaranth, sorghum
• Dairy:

Cheese, yogurt, milk, kefir, ghee

• Herbs and spices: Garlic, ginger, cardamom, cumin, coriander, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, fenugreek, basil and more
• Healthy fats: Coconut milk, full-fat dairy, avocado, coconut oil, mustard oil, olive oil, peanut oil, sesame oil, ghee
• Protein sources: Tofu, legumes, dairy, nuts, and seeds

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6.Conclusion:

In the Pregnancy period weight gain is quite normal. But you have to check the BMI, Whether it is normal or not.

In the last Pregnancy period weight gain will be more. Not to warry, as after delivery, everything will be normal.

N.B-

BMI:

For most adults people, an ideal BMI is 18.5 – 24.9 range.

For the children & young people: 2 to 18

  BMI calculation depends on on-Age, Gender as well as height and weight.

If BMI is: below 18.5 –then you will be underweight range and should be under supervision od Doctor.

You can read from here also- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gestational_weight_gain

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