Eating for two doesn’t mean that you need to eat twice as much of everything. In the baby making math you need to keep in mind that one of the two you are eating is no way near your size. During pregnancy period you can breakdown your calorie intake into three trimesters.
First Trimester
You don’t necessarily need additional calories in this period. Sometimes the first trimester is proved to be a difficult time to get down the protein and vegetables that are recommended. But don’t get frustrated about this because the body has a built-in safeguard process, baby’s yolk sack which keeps the baby nourished during this time period.
Drink as much water as humanly possible to stay hydrated. Eat whatever you can stomach keeping in mind that anything high in fiber is hard to digest during this period. Try to avoid artificial colors, additives, hydrogenated oils and preservatives. Rather go for whole food option that is easy on stomach.
Second Trimester
In this time period you need to add an extra 300-350 calories per day. In the second ‘three month’ you will start to feel better and ready to start eating again. At this time try foods that are rich in calories and see what you can tolerate. During this period your baby is eating what you eat through functioning placenta. So nutrition is vital at this stage.
Fruits are your good friend at this time. Strawberries mixed with yogurt and vanilla contains tons of proteins as well as nutrients. Banana, watermelon, grape, apples and raw honey are the ideal foods for this time. If you have strong cravings for unhealthy foods try to substitute that with some kind of healthy foodstuffs.
Third Trimester
This period calls for more calorie intake, need additional 450-500 calories for the growing baby. So if you were on 1700 calories diet, extends it up to minimum 2150 calories per day. During this late part of pregnancy you might feel crowded stomach and heartburn may greatly collapse your food intake. So it’s better to break your meals into small ones and take those frequently.
You can drink milk when heartburn flairs up. Add some nuts, avocado, nut butter or whole grains in your every meal in order to meet the demand of extra calories. Fish oil in the form of supplement or in cooked form can be a good choice in this time.
It’s not necessary to count every meal based on calorie intake. As long as you are eating well-rounded, whole food based meals and in right weight zone you are doing great! However, if you are overweight or underweight you need to consult with your doctor and reshuffle your calorie intake.
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