Pregnancy Weight Gain
May 29, 2008
Some women dread the fact that they will gain weight during pregnancy. Others don’t mind so much; they understand it’s just something they have to endure for the joy of a new child.
No matter which group you might find yourself in, here is some helpful information that might answer any questions you have concerning pregnancy weight gain.
Below are some of the points for weight Gain in pregnancy.
1. If you’re regular size before your pregnancy, you should gain between 25 and 37 pounds, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
2. If you’re underweight, you should anticipate gaining between 28 and 40 pounds (unless your doctor says otherwise).
3. If you’re heavy, expect to gain 15 to 25 pounds (again, unless your doctor says otherwise).
4. A key to gaining the right amount of weight is eating healthy, well-rounded meals.
5. A well-rounded meal should consist of 3 servings from the milk / dairy group, three servings of fruit, three servings protein, four servings from the vegetable family, and from the whole-grain family, 9 servings.
6. The baby should gain around 7 and a half pounds by the end of your pregnancy.
7. The placenta weighs around 1 and half pounds.
8. You can attribute 4 pounds to an increase in fluid volume.
9. The weight of your breast tissue will be about two pounds.
10. The uterus weight will be about two pounds.
11. Your stores of protein, fat and other nutrients will account for about seven pounds.
12. About 4 pounds will be due to an increase in your blood volume.
13. Amniotic fluid will provide about two pounds.
14. All of these add up to a total of about thirty extra pounds.
15. Broken up by trimester, expect to gain three to five pounds in the first trimester; one to two pounds in the second; and one to two in the third trimester.
Morning Sickness: during pregnancy
Morning sickness is a common experience with about 70 % of all women experiencing nausea and /or vomiting during or especially their first trimester of pregnancy. In more severe cases, morning sickness can also lead to weight loss, malnutrition or other more serious health complications for the mother and developing child.
Traditional remedies for expectant mothers trying to treat the nausea and vomiting of early pregnancy include soda and crackers which are only marginally helpful. Ginger works against ailments of the reproductive and digestive systems because it promotes circulation and encourages a good blood supply to these organs. Modest amounts of ginger tea with honey are a great remedy for nausea and vomiting. In the early weeks of pregnancy, the further stimulation of blood flow into the abdomen is not recommended, so go easy on ginger at this time.
Ginger is very essential herb in medicine as a carminative and gastrointestinal stimulant. Ginger is reported to contain an anti-histaminic factor. Ginger gets you best results in:
* Cough and cold
* Any digestive problem like flatulence, indigestion, worms etc
* Nausea and vomiting
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