To what extent is pregnancy overweight normal and permissible?

Pregnancy weight gain is completely normal and necessary for the growth of the child.... But what is the permissible excess weight during pregnancy and how can the health of the mother and the child be measured from pregnancy weight gain?. Join GCORP LLC to answer these questions.

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What is pregnancy weight gain and what is the permissible weight gain during pregnancy?

A healthy and balanced diet will help the baby get the nutrients it needs and grow at a healthy rate... But how many extra calories and permissible excess weight during pregnancy?

Also, in this article you can learn about a balanced pregnancy diet.

Although you need extra calories, you don't need to eat "for two". A pregnant woman only needs 300 more calories per day than before pregnancy. This amount of calories and extra weight allowed during pregnancy will help her to have a healthy extra weight during this period.

Ask your doctor about a healthy amount of weight gain....A woman of average weight before pregnancy should gain 11-16 kg after pregnancy, underweight women 12-18 kg, and obese women only 7-11 kg.

For more information about permissible weight gain during pregnancy and the risks of excess weight gain during pregnancy, you can contact the best obstetrician and gynecologist through GCORP LLC and receive a consultation online or in person:

In general, in the first trimester of pregnancy, you should gain about 1-2 kg and a half kg per week during the rest of the pregnancy... In twin pregnancy, this amount reaches 16-20 kg... 2.3 kg per week after the usual weight gain in the first trimester.

Pregnancy weight gain is very important in a twin pregnancy, because the mother's weight affects the babies' weight, and since twins are often born prematurely, the right birth weight is important for their health.... In a twin pregnancy, you may need 3,000 to 3,500 calories per day.

What causes pregnancy weight gain?

Child: 3.5 kg
Pair: 0.9-1.3 kg
Amniotic fluid: 0.9-1.3 kg
Breast tissue: 0.9-1.3 kg
Blood supply: 2 kg
Fat stored for childbirth and breastfeeding: 2-4 kg
Bigger uterus: 1-2 kg
Total: 11-16 kg

Is it safe to gain weight during pregnancy and then lose weight during this period?

In case of excessive weight gain, the doctor may recommend weight loss.... This should only be done under the supervision of a doctor, and to remove excess weight during pregnancy, women should avoid weight loss or arbitrary changes in diet.

How to calculate the appropriate amount of weight and excess weight allowed during pregnancy?

If your doctor has recommended weight gain, try these tips:

Having five to six small meals a day
Consumption of simple snacks with easy and quick access such as nuts, raisins, cheese and crackers, dried fruit and ice cream or yogurt
Spread peanut butter on toast, crackers, apples, bananas, or celery... One tablespoon of creamy peanut butter has about 100 calories and 7 grams of protein.
Eat skimmed milk with mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs and hot cereal
Adding ingredients such as butter or margarine, cream cheese, broth, sour cream and cheese to food

What happens if you gain too much weight during pregnancy?

If you've gained more weight than your doctor recommends, talk to your doctor about this weight gain during pregnancy....In most cases, it's best to wait until after you give birth to lose weight.

Here are some tips for weight loss:

When eating fast food, choose low-fat options such as a grilled chicken breast sandwich with tomato and lettuce (without dressing or mayonnaise), a salad with low-fat dressing, plain sweet bread, or a plain baked potato.. Avoid foods such as French fries, mozzarella sticks or chicken cheese and bread.
Avoid dairy products....You need at least four servings of dairy products and calcium-containing products a day....However, using skim milk with 1% or 2% fat will greatly reduce your calorie and fat intake....Low-fat or fat-free cheese or yogurt is also recommended.
Limit sugary drinks... Sweet drinks such as soda, fruit punch, fruit drinks, iced tea, lemonade or mixed drink powders have a lot of empty calories... Water, sparkling water or mineral water are good alternatives to avoid extra calories.
Do not add salt to food when cooking.... Salt causes water retention in the body.
Limit high-calorie sweets and snacks....Cookies, candy, donuts, cakes, syrup, honey, and potato chips are high-calorie and low-nutrient....Daily consumption of these products is harmful....Fresh fruits, low-fat yogurt, toasted cake with strawberries or pretzels as snacks and low-calorie desserts are more suitable options.
Consumption of fats in moderation..Fats include cooking oils, margarine, butter, broth, sauces, mayonnaise, regular salad dressing, pork, sour cream and cream cheese...Try low-fat options.
Cooking food in a healthy way....Frying food in oil or butter adds calories and fat....Boiling, grilling and boiling are healthy ways to cook food.
Exercise....moderate exercise can help burn extra calories....walking or swimming is usually safe for pregnant women.... Before starting, ask your doctor about suitable exercises.

Last word: keep in touch with your gynecologist

In this article from GCORP LLC, you got to know about excess weight during pregnancy as well as the amount of excess weight allowed during pregnancy and found out what is the cause of weight gain during pregnancy and how to control its limits.

If you have questions about being overweight during pregnancy and its risks, you can contact the best gynecologists and obstetricians through GCORP LLC and benefit from their online or face-to-face consultation.