Pregnancy and Calories

I think that you should stay healthy and eat right for you and the baby, and the good thing about being on this is that you know what you should be eating. You need more then 1200 cals a day now, i am sure your doctor can tell you what you need more of, lots of greens like spinach are great while pregnant, i know she/he will tell you that you can't diet while pregnant but you will still be able to eat sensible. congrats btw

It's hard to say for sure how many calories to eat, but having had two babies myself, I learned a LOT about pregnancy weight gain/nutrition/etc.

How much you should gain while pregnant largely will depend on what your starting weight is. Some women, who are extremely obese, can actually lose weight while pregnant. Some women shouldn't gain more than 10 pounds. The average woman of average size should gain between 25-30 pounds during pregnancy. Some women will need to gain more.

In the first trimester of my first pregnancy, I lost ten pounds. This wasn't intentional- I had BAD morning sickness. From what I understand, you do not need to change your caloric intake at all in the first three months (just eat to maintain).

In the second and third trimester, your body needs an additional 300 or so calories per day.

At this time, I wouldn't worry about losing weight- I'd focus on taking in enough calories to maintain your weight. Focus on growing a healthy strong baby! Weight loss will come once baby is born.


Congratulations on your pregnancy and for the amazing journey you're about to take!

First, Congratulations!!!

Second, ask your doctor. If you are waiting for an appointment before you can see him/her, call and ask. Tell the nurse who answers the phone what your situation is, and I am sure that he/she will be able to help. If they can't help, you should immediately get another doctor and probably eat to maintain, not to lose.