Curve/average
Based on the body mass index before pregnancy and the standard values of weekly weight gain, an expected weight curve is drawn up for each pregnant woman. This can be easily calculated using the following values: BMI below 18.5 – expected weight gain 12.5-18 kg BMI 18.5-24.9 – expected weight gain 11.5-16 kg BMI 25-29.9 – expected weight gain 7-11.5 kg BMI 30 or more – expected weight gain 7 kg or slightly less Together with the information obtained from weekly weight gain during the second and third trimesters, an approximate weight gain curve can be calculated. Pregnant women can then enter their actual weight weekly to check the values.
Nutrition during pregnancy
Many pregnant women ask themselves how they can best feed themselves during pregnancy. The fear to do something wrong is big. But contrary to popular belief, women can eat almost anything during pregnancy.
Only certain foods should be avoided because the risk of infection for mother and unborn child is increased during pregnancy. Of course it is important to eat a balanced and healthy diet during pregnancy. Vegetables and fruit belong on the menu just like fish and meat.
However, the fact that you eat for two during pregnancy is not quite correct. In fact, the calorie requirement during pregnancy only increases to about 250 kcal more per day from the 12th week. Among the foods that should be avoided during pregnancy are Excessive consumption of food and the associated increased weight gain can also carry risks such as diabetes, whereas a diet during pregnancy could cause a nutrient deficiency in the unborn child or other complications such as premature birth. Are you interested in this topic?
- Raw milk and products made from it such as certain types of cheese (hard cheeses are harmless)
- Raw fish
- Seafood due to the presence of listeria, salmonella or viruses
- Raw meat and sausages,
- Packed vegetables
- Fruit, dishes with raw eggs
- Alcohol.
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