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"If you're having troubling gaining a healthy amount of weight, you may need a referral to see a dietitian in your area for a complete nutritional assessment and evaluation. In addition, try the following tips to help you pack on the right number of pounds. Having Trouble Eating Enough during Pregnancy? Use These Calorie-Boosting Tips
" -- TANYA_BABYFIT - 2/3/2013 2:16:35 PM
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"I am underweight and my doctor told me put anywhere between 35-40 pounds. Whew! That seems a lot to me and I can't imagine how fat I'll be. The main problem is cannot gain weight easily . Please suggest an easy way for high metabolic women like me." -- SHUBHASATISH - 2/1/2013 8:13:48 PM
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"While moms have an increased need for nutrients such as calcium, folic acid and iron, there isn't an increased need for calories until the second trimester. Using a nutrition tracker and making smart choices can help you maintain your calories while meeting the increased key nutrient needs that can help also limit first trimester weight gain." -- TANYA_BABYFIT - 3/21/2012 11:35:08 AM
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"I understand from articles that you should not gain more than 3 pounds during your 1st trimester but this seems a bit impossible if it is your first pregnancy. Is it common to gain 5-10lbs and does that mean you are tracking to gain too much right off the start?" -- MEGZE36 - 3/20/2012 8:46:48 PM
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"Thank you for this honest, reasonable and straightforward article. I was underweight with my first pregnancy and gained 10 pounds in my first trimester, but this was just y body getting to a healthy weight quickly in response to pregnancy and I tapered off in the second and third trimester at a pound a week and gained about 25-30 pounds in total." -- NAOMILS - 3/12/2012 1:06:28 PM
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"I have gestational diabetes too, for the 2nd time around. Babyfit has REALLY helped me to balance my diet and keep my sugars under control. Right now what's working are meals with 70-100 gm carbohydrates, and snacks in between about 30 gm apiece, for a total of 250-300 carbs a day. Eating 65-80 gms each day of fats and proteins completes my caloric needs and keeps me from being hungry. Thank you Babyfit!!!" -- KCLUDWIG - 9/27/2011 1:28:20 PM
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"Thanks for posting this article! Most articles speak to limiting pregnancy weight gain--an ever-present concern. I have a normal BMI, yet gained 10 lb in my first trimester (little or no morning sickness). That was alarming! I'm still keeping healthy goals, but good to know that I can rest assured that I'm not "doooomed"!" -- STEALTHTHENINJA - 1/17/2011 8:20:16 PM
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"I'm 32 weeks pregnant and was diagnosed with gestatonal diabetes. I am tring so hard to balance my blood sugar because I can't stand the thought of using insulin. I'm tring my best but it doesn't seem to working. At times I feel tempted not to eat anything because it has become so frustrating!! I have to make myself eat even thought it is so difficult thinking about how many carbs are in everything. Can't wait for this pregnancy to be over!!" -- LITTLEBAYGIRL - 1/2/2011 3:38:22 PM
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"I'm 2 months pregnant and i eat every couple hours but i still feel starved 30 minutes after i eat why? i also don't like fruits and veggies what do i do?" -- KENDRAPITMON - 12/10/2010 3:16:23 PM
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"I'm aware of the fact that i'm not eating enough. I've had 2 previous pregnancies and went through this with the first one. I'm just always so nauseated tired and i have headaches so bad and on-top of that im on bed-rest. I just dont have the energy. If anyone knows what i can do to help please please tell me." -- ESTELLACRM - 11/16/2010 10:24:55 AM
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"Perhaps there is something in this article that will help or that you can talk over with your medical provider. http://babyfit.sparkpeople.com/art
icles.asp?id=657
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"im pregnant and i really dont eat enough at all. was hospitalized bc of it. but its just everytime i get frustrated or am stressed or having a bad day i can never eat anything hardly. plus im always so nasuated its unreal." -- WENDYGAINS - 7/1/2010 1:40:53 PM
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"I've lost about 5 lbs so far. I am 8 weeks. I haven't thrown up, but I have extreme nausea. I have a hard time eating protein and veggies (which I normally love, and eat lots of ) I definitely don't get my protein in for the day. I end up eating only 1400 to 1700 cal. a day. I am overweight and am supposed to be eating 2300. Any ideas how to help with the nausea?" -- CASEYANNE1 - 3/3/2010 10:28:37 PM
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"I think I eat pretty good but I think I might eat too much. I am only 6 weeks pregnant but have picked up two pounds already and I started out overweight - not good! But I know that baby is the most important one. If I have to do aerobics 3x a week after he/she arrives to lose it, it is all good as long as baby is healthy!" -- KERILORENE - 3/3/2010 12:58:36 PM
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"Im also 15 wks along, suddenly I became disgusted by meat.. pork, beef, chicken. All I crave are veggies, which is good. But also late night runs to Taco Bell, BK, McD's... NOT good! Is it still balanced? lol" -- LIMON04 - 2/22/2010 2:56:52 AM
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"I've been eating a lot of Arby's too - funny that you have been eating the same! I'm in my 15th week, and I still have a hard time digesting a lot of food. Burgers seem to stay down, but I'm worried I'm not getting enough nutrition. Funny - I haven't gained much weight yet either!" -- HKAURA - 7/12/2009 8:36:30 PM
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"This is baby number 3 for me.
My first (I was mid 20's) I gained 9kg in total and watched everyting that went past my lips. My son was born 6 weeks prem weighing 5lb 5oz. I gained another 3kg after the birth and could never seem to get rid of it.
Baby number two (I was 35) I had managed to lose 15kg just before falling prgnant and only gained 5kg altogether. Again the baby was 5 weeks early for no apparent reason, 5lb 9oz, and I gained 5kg of weight after the birth that had not gone by the time I fell pregnant this time.
Baby number three, I am 14 1/2 weeks and have lost 5kg! Talk about weird. I am not interested in food at all and have had reasonably bad sickness.
My midwife has told me not to worry about not eating much as the body asks for what it needs. She used the example of women in third world countries who still manage to give birth to full term babies with little or no nutrients. Listen to your body and go with it. I've found each pregnancy is differnt in what happens food wise. Just enjoy the journey." -- CANCER37 - 6/15/2009 10:41:15 PM
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"I have eaten more Whoppers and Arby's in the last few weeks than in my entire life!! I am 18 weeks and have horrendous "morning sickness" from 6pm - 11pm. All I can do is make it home, take a cool shower and pass out on the bed... I thought this was supposed to go away after the 3rd month! LOL - My Dr says maybe it'll last the whole time... I know it's bad to eat this, sometimes it's the only thing I can manage to keep down - the more more fat the better!" -- HOTPRELUDE92 - 6/15/2009 4:10:21 PM
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"I am in my 15th week, I am still SICK I can't stomach anything! I know I have not been eating well. I say if it will stay down I will eat it no matter what it is (Fruit, veggies or junk) Whatever it takes to not be sick! I just want this part to be over! I feel like it's never going to end! I have been getting HUGE back pain as well! Which makes me be sick when it starts up! I am not having the best experience yet! Hopefully soon!" -- MEGDEKE - 6/15/2009 1:00:37 PM
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"I am still having crazy morning sickness, and not just in the morning. I really can't keep much down. I am having my second appointment today and I will find out if I gained or lost weight due to the fact that I can't eat anything. Here's hoping!!!" -- PAMMYJO - 6/15/2009 12:50:06 PM
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"I am still in the morning sickness period of 8weeks and cannot eat anything substantial, the only things i can stomach are biscuits and toast and they are also starting to turn on me also! i sometimes get a good day which i can face soup or something dry like a pizza, but i know im not eating the right things. will this affect my baby as it is so early in pregnancy?" -- SUSANJENKINS - 5/15/2009 10:05:33 AM
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"I have figured that I should gain 20lbs during the whole pregnancy. this puts a twist on things I really need to focus onexercising. my eating has been under control with the occasional indulgence in chocolate. Thank goodness Easter is over." -- BABEJAY26 - 4/17/2009 2:32:27 PM
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"what if ur appetite hasnt increased im the kind of person if i eat when im not hungry it makes me sick.." -- PEANUTS_MOMMIE - 4/9/2009 12:32:21 PM
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"Dear Shavar,
You have support here. Your baby will get the nutrients from what you eat, i think they get it before you do, so everything you eat goes to them first. that made me feel better. In addition to eating on a budget, you are not alone. millions of people struggle to eat as cheap as they can because of finances. I have a suggestion, take for example the price of a frozen dinner, aproximately 2 dollars, you can take that two dollars and buy a bunch of bananas, a healthy choince and somewhat filling, pair it with a peanutbutter sandwich or toast and PB and you have a full meal (whole wheat of cours) that cost about 3 dollars. This was a project done by a student at my college. She wanted to eat healthier but thought she couldn't afford to so she took what she spent on junk food and found items that were healthy that had the same or similar price tag. I hope you find this response helpful. Just remember all the power you need to succeed is in the thoughts you have in your own mind. Positive thinking leads to positive results.
JADE" -- JADEYES - 3/7/2009 10:25:05 AM
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"I am in my 17th week of my first pregnancy. I was overweight as a teenager. I lost my weight and got down to a healthy 130. I was scared when I found out I was pregnant that I would gain alot of weight, but I exercise for 45 minutes a day, and I eat when I am hungry, but it is what you eat that makes the difference. I try to eat as healthy as I can, but I am far from perfect so far i have kept my weight gain under control. Just eat smart!!" -- ALISA19 - 2/18/2009 11:59:10 AM
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"When i first found out i was pregnant my morning sickness began right away. i couldnt eat a thing and i lost almost ten pounds.. and now that my sickness is over im trying to eat as much as possible to gain my woeght back an im kinda scared that my baby will be small do to my weight loss.." -- JAZZBABY99 - 1/4/2009 2:15:26 PM
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"I am in week 29, When I found out i was pregnant I quit smoking that day but I replaced that habit with food i was 132lbs now I weigh 177lbs, I am very scared and woried about obesity and a possible cecarian according to my doctor this is my third child after 15 years i am 35 years old i dont eat healthy due to finances i am so scared i want to do everything right but people keep teling me that i am too fat and too old to have another baby, I really dont have any support inside or out.
can you help me." -- SHAVAR - 11/26/2008 10:01:32 AM
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"I'm in the 4th or 5th week of my pregnancy but I eat lots of food every day,kinds of food that make one fat.I'm not slim was never ,the best weight I ever had was 155 pounds when I'm 5.5 feet.I feel I'm gaining too much weight but still can't control myself.I'm also afraid of doing any exercise now that I'm pregnant although I was used to do before." -- NIHAL_ELMOLLA - 10/25/2008 3:38:22 AM
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"ShellyIrish -
I encourage you to read this article called "More than Morning Sickness" http://babyfit.sparkpeople.com/art
icles.asp?id=657
and talk with your medical provider about alternative options so that you can feed and nourish yourself and your body adequately during the remainder of your pregnancy." -- TANYA_BABYFIT - 9/23/2008 12:26:52 PM
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"This is my first pregnancy. I am 26 years old and currently 18 weeks pregnant.
I weighed between 125-127 before my pregnancy and now weigh between 116-117. I've been sick from the first day of pregnancy and continue to be. I have not had much of an appetite and barely can eat or drink fluids. I try, but it makes me even more sick. I have'nt begun to excercise, because I don't have the energy. I realize the importance of "eating enough during pregnancy", but still have a hard time.
I worry about my baby and don't know what to do...." -- S.IRISH - 9/23/2008 11:54:34 AM
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"I am also a runner, but continue to work out daily despite nausea. I did not eat a lot prior to pregnancy and have not been able to eat much yet. I am 5 weeks pregnant. I think I have gained like 4 lbs thus far. I am 108 now and typically weigh between 102-104 at 5'2. I do not own a scale so I cannot track my weight at home. I am worried about gaining too much the first trimester! I am thinking it may come on all at once and that would not be pleasant!
Laurie" -- LAURIEOTR - 7/28/2008 7:00:43 PM
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"My "fighting weight" runs between 125 and 130, I am 5'9", so I have always been slightly scrawny. It was a shock to me when I started tracking the calories etc on the daily journal just how little I eat. (this has never been intentional, just me) I am having a hard time eating enough calories and I also realized how I am not getting enough calcium and other important things! I will say this though, my energy levels have increased dramatically with my diet changes!!!! And I haven't gained a whole bunch of weight from the increases. Thank you babyfit! This is my third pregnancy, I am 43 yrs old, and I feel better than I ever have!!!!" -- SUZEQ1964 - 4/22/2008 11:03:36 AM
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"I am 6 1/2 weeks pregnant. When I first became pregnant I was already 20 pounds over weight from my last pregnancy. Is it possible not to gain
any weight with this pregnancy and still have the
baby be very healthy. If so, how could I accomplish this?" -- LMBELLA - 3/25/2008 8:18:41 AM
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"I was a runner before I was pregnant (about 110 lbs at 5'3") and when I got the first trimester naseau, I stopped exercising regularly. I was at 130 by the end of my first trimester, but then it stopped and I've been at about 132 my entire second trimester. Don't freak out if you gain weight super fast, especially if you exercised/dieted a lot pre-pregnancy. If you eat right, it will taper off." -- JAMIEL25 - 8/12/2007 10:53:37 PM
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"When you are pregnant with multiples it is very important that you get specific guidelines from your healthcare provider." -- RACHEL_BABYFIT - 8/5/2007 6:27:19 PM
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"I am pregnant with triplets. I have read that the normal increased caloric intake for a single pregnancy is 300 calories. What about triplets?? I am concerned about not eating enough and gaining too much weight too." -- CSHELTIELADY - 8/5/2007 5:43:35 PM
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"I'm 22 wks 4 days and i've gained 7lbs. Is that normal? I started out at 108 lbs so i'm 114 now. I'm 18 yrs old if that makes a difference." -- -ALAINA- - 7/27/2007 9:18:02 PM
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"i'm 35 weeks pregnant. my starting weight was 150, and now i'm 174 that means i've only put on 24 pounds. not to bad hopefully not to much more will be added. during my first pregnancy i weighed 116 and ended up weighing 180 at the end. most of the weight was lost from water gain." -- LOGANLITTLEMAN - 6/29/2007 11:01:54 AM
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"I'm 22 weeks today, and I'm only up 7 pounds total. I started at 150, 5'8", which means a normal BMI.
My ultrasound showed the baby's larger than expected & VERY healthy----I'm just not gaining the weight! I wonder where she's getting it from??? I'm using the Babyfit tracker to make sure I'm eating enough calories in a day." -- JENNYMAMA - 6/7/2007 12:51:48 PM
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"I am 20 weeks & 2 days My pe pregnancy weight was 103 And now I am at 128&1/2 lbs.That means I gained 25&1/2 lbs so far!!!!!" -- MISCHYANNE - 4/29/2007 11:15:31 PM
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"I'm 30 weeks and my pre-pregnancy weight was 105lbs at 4'10". My last check up which was three weeks ago put me at 118lbs which means I've only gained 13lbs. My doctore said he isn't worried because the baby is the size she is supposed to be and since I'm still young (19) my metablosim is now working overtime to accomadte the extra eating I've been doing. So to those of you are worried about your weight gain, just make sure that your baby is the sixe he/she is suppose to be and will take the worry down a lot, at least it did for me." -- CSHARRIS87 - 4/2/2007 5:04:12 PM
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"Im 27 weeks tomorrow, and my pre pregnancy weight was 105 (5'3"), Im now 109 lbs, but this was last checked almost a month ago. So 4 lbs Ive gained in Offically 24 weeks. My Dr hasnt said anything about my weight gain. With my first pregnancy (pre pregnancy weight 98lbs) I gained 30 lbs. I dont feel like overeating or eating very much, nothing appeals to me and when I do eat I dont feel very well. I do eat and I do eat healthy, just not so much (less then pre-pregnancy). But I cant believe Ive only gained 4lbs? My chest alone looks 4 lbs bigger. My belly is huge, much bigger then it was with my 1st pregnancy at the same point, and my 1st was 9lbs 2onz. From Ultrasounds this baby isint big like he was. But not underweight." -- HUNTERSMOM5 - 3/11/2007 7:28:53 PM
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"Ive only gained 10 pds since i got pregnant and small babys run in both our familys...im worried im not gaining enough. my dr hasnt really talked to me about anything with weight. i started off 118 and now im 129...am im gaining ok??" -- TABBICAT - 3/4/2007 9:52:16 PM
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"You are gaining at a good rate but being sure you are nutrient rich is also important. Try using the food tracker for a few days to see that you are meeting your calorie and nutrient needs. After you find a day where you have met your needs write down the number of fruit, veggie, bread, milk and meat servings that includes. You can then use those numbers to keep track with "tick" marks so that you are monitoring a little easier then logging on the tracker daily." -- TANYA_BABYFIT - 1/20/2007 8:21:26 PM
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"Ok...Before we got pregnant I was 155 pds (5'7). Now in my 22nd week I am 167 pds. I am afraid of gaining too much weight, i can honestly admit that. I try and eat breakast, lunch and dinner but its a little hard to count calories and all of the other stuff being military and everything. I mean i take the prenatal vitamins everyday...Is that helping at all...I am a little worried that i am not gaining enough weight...Please what should i do?" -- KATJWINTERS - 1/20/2007 7:14:52 PM
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"i`m 24 weeks pregnant with my baby number one and it`s very important for me to eat healthily. I know a lot about healthy eating as I`m a dietician. I`ve gained only 2.5 kilograms so far and my baby`s developing perfectly all right. But the thing is I watch what I eat, write down daily amounts of calories and key nutrients and plan my meals very carefully. It`s not about me, it`s about the health of my baby. That`s why I often resign on `fave` foods, like chocolate or similar but not always. The most important in healthy eating is not only knowledge but...sanity. Greetings to all of you!" -- KOALAMOMMA - 12/6/2006 7:52:37 AM
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"i have i problem this is baby number two for me my first child is 4 and a half it hard to remember all the things that you should eat and then the ones i shouldn't eat. before i was pregnant i never would eat fish but for some reason thats all i want i know there is a lot of mercery in fish but is there any fish that i can get?" -- ANNIEBEARS - 5/27/2006 9:31:02 PM
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"I'm 13 weeks pregnant going on 14 weeks. My pre-pregnant weight was 153 lbs. Now I weigh 161.5. I know you can do the math :) I don't have a problem with gaining weigh but my average weight that I am suppose to gain is 15-20 lbs. My craving is Milk so I think my baby will be healthy overall." -- SHANTA87 - 5/18/2006 7:45:04 PM
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"I am 34 wks. preg. and have only gained 4 lbs! I was 145 before w/ a BMI of 24. I had gained 7 lbs. but I lost 3 lbs LAST WEEK!! I drink 2 or 3 Boost drinks aday. I don't know what to do. Any suggestions? I am running out of time and really want a healthy baby." -- HAPPYBLUFROG - 5/10/2006 1:46:08 PM
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"i have a Q.about my dite,i m compleatly vegetrain,
in firest weak iron in my blood is low,now this is my 20'th weak of preagnancy.
i want to know what should i eat in proper gite?
" -- RAJINDERBAINS - 5/5/2006 8:57:56 PM
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"During my entire pregnancy I've always drank more liquid than eating. I've still be gaining 2lb every 2 weeks. I'm 32 weeks now and I don't look it but I am 6 ft tall. I have a lot of people telling me that I look like I'm not eating enough. I 4 small meals a day." -- TAWANNA28 - 4/16/2006 10:47:03 PM
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"I'm overweight to begin with, by almost 100 lbs from previous health problems. I'm having twins. My doctor said that she would only like to see me gain 20 lbs max. At first, I thought this was going to be extremely hard. I'm 23 weeks now, and I've only gained 2 lbs. I make sure I get enough of everything, but I'm not anal retentive about what I eat. My first trimester, I lost 15 lbs. Since then, I've only gained back two. I was worried about this and asked my docter the next time I saw her. She said that it is not necessary to GAIN weight, just as long as the babies get enough nutrients.
So don't stress on the LBS... stress on how healthy your baby is going to be. Or in my case, babies. :D" -- BLAZYN - 4/12/2006 4:04:44 PM
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"Since my BMI is 29-30, and I was 45lbs overweight to begin with. My OB placed told me he would like me to only gain 15 pounds this pregnancy. So I've been really watching what I eat, and walking 30 minutes a day.
" -- CARLENA1236 - 4/12/2006 1:07:03 PM
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"I am also breastfeeding my 16 month old while being pregnant. The best thing is to check with your OBGYN but also, drink drink drink ( 14 cups of water/ day and eat the VERY best foods. Since I am also overweight, I am going to try to be on the diet that women with gestational diabetes go on....just to try to prevent any problems from happening and to not gain too much weight." -- UMMALIYAH - 4/3/2006 8:04:04 PM
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"Just wandering.... I am 6 weeks pregnant and still breastfeeding my first child who will turn one on 29 March!! What should my diet be like in order to meet my children's needs and my own?? My mother in law said that if I keep on breastfeeding, it will result in my new baby having poor health!!" -- KUNGSHII - 3/24/2006 1:35:59 AM
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"I agree - I need to know about the over 26 BMI. I am concerned because I am heavier than normal should I gain as much weight." -- KATNGREG - 3/17/2006 4:02:44 PM
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"the artice helped me a lot in knowing the importance of eating enough during pregnancy. i think it is very important to know the best nutrients. thanks for the author for knowing the importance" -- VARALAXMI - 3/3/2006 4:23:21 AM
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"What about women who have a BMI greater than 26? Why are they excluded from this article?" -- TREENUT - 2/15/2006 1:03:38 PM
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