Submitted by: Olakanmi Oladipo

Weight gain is a phenomenon which a lot of women would wish is never associated with pregnancy; but as much as they would love to do away with it, it is bound to ensue.

Since weight gain is inevitable, the important question is thus, how much weight should you gain during your pregnancy? It is normal for you to gain about 26 pounds during pregnancy which could rise to about 38 pounds if you are expecting twins. It all depends on your diet plan,diet content, way of living and physiology.

Gaining weight is a necessity, but you must make sure that you do not gain extra weight. If you become over weight, you might have complications or difficulties with the child s delivery. So how will you know that you are starting to gain those unnecessary extra pounds, and if you do gain them how do you lose them?

The first thing you should note is that food is not the cause of you weight gain during pregnancy, so you should not avoid it. Instead, eat a lot of food and eat them throughout the day. It is bad advice to leave your stomach empty; at least, you should have healthy snacks every 2-3 hours to avoid food cravings. These snacks should provide you with all the nutrients that are required. Avoid unhealthy food as your snacks; otherwise, you will gain extra weight from such.

The next thing is for you to plan your menu such that it would accommodate all the available food class. You can control your weight by planning your lunch and dinner plate to cover for all food classes. Your plate should equally contain proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and all nutrients that are necessary for your baby to develop. Each day you should eat three servings of dairy products, three to four servings of poultry dishes, six to seven dishes of whole grains, and about three to four servings of fruits and vegetables. Intake of fruits and vegetables must be taken daily as consulted by your doctor. You should know how many calories your food contains; this way you will be able to watch your weight. Ensure that you eat only when you are hungry and in the right proportion. Overeating could instigate some signs of nausea and may increase unnecessary body weight. Also you should stay active during your pregnancy.

Ensure that healthy minerals and nutrients are never missed from your diet. They will keep you fresh and healthy without gaining much weight. Fresh and natural foods are necessary if you are expecting because they help flush out body waste which could accumulate as fat in the body. Avoid eating packaged and fast foods. They only add to your weight which is harmful for you as well as your baby.

Being inactive can also increase your weight. Make sure that you eat appropriately and correctly. Eat all kinds of healthy foods and you should also exercise to stay healthy and to burn out excess fats if any. Focus on eating healthy and keeping your weight under control so that you do not face any complications in delivering your baby.

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