Weight Control
Gaining Too Much Weight During Pregnancy We all know just how closely your weight gain during your entire pregnancy is going to be monitored by your healthcare provider. They will make sure that your weight gain is just right – not too little and not too much. But what happens if your weight gain is deemed to be too much, how will this effect your pregnancy and your baby? What are the risks of being overweight during pregnancy? One thing that the medical industry is aware of is that obese women have a higher percentage of complications than women who…
Eating Disorders And Pregnancy
Eating orders are just as common during pregnancy as they are in non-pregnant women and the effects of these issues are far reaching and should not be ignored. Around 20% of pregnant women will suffer from one eating disorder or another. Bulimia and binge eating disorder being the most common during pregnancy – especially in western cultures. There are serious side effects to these sorts of eating disorders when you are not pregnant, so you can only imagine how much damage they can cause to both you and your developing baby while you are pregnant. If you do suffer from…
Weight Gain
Your weight gain during pregnancy will be closely monitored by your healthcare provider as it gives a direct indication as to how your baby is developing. Your healthcare provider will want to ensure that your weight gain is a steady constant gain, and that you are staying within the recommended guidelines. How much weight should you gain during pregnancy? If your weight was considered to be normal prior to your pregnancy, then you should gain 25 to 35 pounds If you were considered to be overweight prior to your pregnancy, then you should gain 15 to 25 pounds If you…
Healthy Junk Food Fixes
Many women crave particular foods throughout their pregnancy, and while few have been known to crave broccoli, bananas, or oatmeal, most have visions of ice cream and chocolate - sometimes all at the same time! If your urge for sugar and fat is just too powerful to resist, go ahead and indulge — but just occasionally. Remember to think of your growing baby and all the nutrients that he/she needs to grow and develop into the healthy baby you want. Four Ways To Control Your Food Cravings Eat breakfast every day You'll be less susceptible to mid-morning snack attacks. A…