5 ways to attain ideal weight during pregnancy
Pregnancy is the period of Mother Nature’s creativity at its best. Weight gain is also natural as it is due to developing baby, body muscles and fluids. During the first trimester the women gain around 2-2.5 kgs of weight and in later months the same gain comes in each advancing month. On an average, a woman gains around 12-15 kgs during her pregnancy. To know your ideal weight during pregnancy, use this calculator. You should ideally gain weight gradually throughout the course of pregnancy. If your pre-pregnancy weight is less, you should gain more weight and if you were overweight …
Healthy eating during pregnancy
Getting your diet right for pregnancy is more about what you eat than about how much. Limit junk food, as it has lots of calories with few or no nutrients. Eat a variety of foods from these different food groups each day: Milk and dairy products: Skimmed milk, yoghurt/curd, buttermilk (chhaach), cottage cheese (paneer). These foods are high in calcium, protein and Vitamin B-12. Cereals, whole grains, dals, pulses and nuts: These are good sources of protein if you do not eat meat. Vegetarians need about 45 grams of nuts and 2/3 of a cup of legumes for protein each …