second trimester, and 4.6kg (10lbs) in the third trimester
o Not every woman follows this rule - it depends on how much you weigh pre-pregnancy, what stage of pregnancy you are in, and your height. Gurgle offers a
pregnancy weight-gain calculator where you can input these factors to estimate whether your weight gain is underweight, overweight, or normal.
o Gained pregnancy weight is made up of: muscle development, increased body fluid, increased blood, breast growth, enlarged uterus, amniotic fluid, the placenta, and your baby
- Weight loss post-pregnancy
o Some of the weight will be lost through breastfeeding, which takes up 100-500 calories per day, although this will vary from mother to mother and depends on how much milk the baby drinks
o Don't start losing weight until after six weeks when the doctor gives you the go-ahead
o Changing your diet to lose weight during those six weeks could change your breast milk supply
Simple exercises and a healthy diet are always recommended. Some examples of eating well post-pregnancy include:
- Avoiding sugary snacks and sweets
- Whole-wheat bread and bagels
- Wholegrain cereals and porridges
- Poached, grilled, or steamed fish
- Water, fruit juice, and milk
- Fruits and vegetables
- Foods high in starch, such as potatoes
- Foods with unsaturated fats, such as sunflower, avocado, oily fish, olive oil, etc.
So, for advice on how to cope with classic pregnancy symptoms, such as morning sickness and fatigue and to find out more ab
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