Weight gain and Pregnancy

Weight gain during pregnancy can be a worrying factor. It is important for the baby that the mother eats a nutritious diet and is guided by her doctor. Ideally, a woman should eat a healthy, balanced diet in preparation six months before she conceives. A healthy, balanced diet during pregnancy is also most important. A low-calorie diet during pregnancy can stunt the way a baby grows, affecting the child's future development.

Some celebrities pride themselves upon how little weight they put on during pregnancy but according to recent studies low birth weight babies can have problems with weight gain later on life. Pregnancy is a good time to read books and learn about healthy nutrition for children. It is only natural to gain weight during and after pregnancy. During this tiring time that women should be pampered and looked after- it is precious baby bonding time and they should not have the pressure to lose weight immediately.

Dieting and vigorous exercise can have a detrimental effect on conceiving. If you are badly off nutritionally, you will have difficulty getting pregnant. Pregnancy is not a time to eat as much as you like, but a time to eat for two only in terms of quality, so that the baby gets all the nutrients it needs, ensuring that both mother and baby are healthy. If you feel hungry it is because your baby is sending signals that it needs extra calories.