Limiting weight gain during pregnancy is possible!

With all the transformations in the body of thepregnant woman, gaining weight duringpregnancyis normal, and even necessary for the proper development of the fetus. However, beyond the aesthetic concerns that expectant mothers often have, excessive weight gain can lead to complications. Know that it is quite possible to limit this weight gain, provided you respect some rules of lifestyle.

How many meals to eat when you’repregnant?

Now that you have a baby in your womb, the temptation is great to double the amount of your meals. This practice is to be avoided, even if some people advise you to do so. Eat normally, your fill will be yours and your baby will get what he needs.

Similarly, your appetite may be increased because of hormonal upheavals in your body. Vigilance is required, especially towards the last trimester whenpregnancy weight gainis the most important. However, do not frustrate or deprive yourself and risk having deficiencies. It is known that future mothers sometimes have irrepressible cravings. Again, stay reasonable. The best thing to do is to give preference to foods with nutritional interest.
The goal is not to eat more or eat less but to eat better.

What are the good eating habits to adopt duringpregnancy?

It is very important to have a varied and balanced diet. The health of the fetus and yourself is at stake. Abalancedmeal is a meal made up of the various food categories. It is therefore necessary to eat everything but in appropriate quantity. Similarly, give maximum preference to healthy foods.

Fiber-rich foods such as whole grains promote feelings of fullness, which helps prevent snacking between meals. In case of peckishness, for example, you can eat a handful of nuts with a fruit.

Fruits and vegetables are good sources of vitamins and minerals. These are low-calorie foods. To consume without moderation therefore! Do not forget to wash them well beforehand or consume them cooked.

If you’re worried about getting fat, you might be tempted to cut out fatty foods from your diet. This is a bad idea because lipids play an important role in the proper development of the fetus. Favor the good lipids found in fatty fish such as sardines, salmon… and in vegetable oils such as rapeseed oil.

Foods to avoid include foods that are too fatty and too sweet. Forget meats, dishes in sauce, sweets, sodas and other industrial products.

Can you exercise during  pregnancy  ?

Regular physical activity helps limitpregnancy weight gain. It can also be an asset for childbirth because staying active prepares you for the effort of the big day.

Some activities are contraindicated because of the risk of trauma or falling. Sports such as walking, yoga or swimming are very suitable.

Before starting any activity, ask your doctor for advice.

Following these rules should allow you to control your weight gain. Contrary to what we think, gaining a lot of weight when you arepregnantis not a must. In any case, do not make it an obsession, stress is not good for the line.

Stephen
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Stephen Paul is the lead author and founder of My Health Sponsor. Holder of a diploma in health and well-being coaching with more than 200 articles in the field of health, he makes it a point of honor to offer advice based on reliable information, based on scientific research, and verified by health professionals.