How many extra Cals should you eat while pregnant

You don't really need to eat any extra calories in the first trimester. I think they recommend an extra 200 or 300 later on.

I've got 2 children and I found I really craved carbs in my 1st trimester with both of them - I just wanted toast, or sandwiches, and I usually try to cut down on bread. I felt really nauseous too, and eating helped that. I only actually threw up twice in my 2nd pregnancy, but felt more awful for longer. With my 1st (my son) I felt crappy for maybe 4 or 5 weeks.

I had such good intentions to eat so well, but I put on a lot of weight with my daughter. My son was 14 months when I got pregnant with her, so I was pretty exhausted most of the time! With my 1st, I was able to go to the gym until I was 34 weeks pregnant.

When you get pregnant, just continue logging your meals on here to give you an idea, but try not to stress too much about it, especially if you're feeling a bit crappy.

Yeah I believe an extra 200-300 after the first trimester is what is recommended. Personally I ate way better when pregnant than before I got pregnant. Lots of milk and yoghurt for calcium and fresh fruit and veggies. Lots of wholegrains and fibre. Make sure you eat iron rich foods too.

Honestly I didn't count my calories, I just ate well. I actually continued losing weight in pregnancy until I hit 34 weeks. Between 34 and 42 weeks I gained 15lbs. My "little" man was born weighing 10lb 8oz and when I got home from the hospital I got on the scales and was 5lb lighter than when I got pregnant, a week later I was 10lb lighter.

Unfortunately been tired and busy led to making unhealthy choices and just grabbing junk food so I gained that plus more back! lol. But just eat healthy and try not to panic too much about how many calories you are having. And if you get through it without too much gain then learn from my mistakes and make sure you don't fall back in to old habits.

You really don't need to be taking in extra cals until your second or third trimester. At that time, you can add an extra 300.

it's about 100-300 (if any) while pregnant, 500+ while BFing after the baby arrives. Altho if you go that route, there's a negative calorie entry for breastfeeding here at MFP as my friends have used.

When your 1st starting out, like 1st trimester.. i would guess an extra 200 tops. But talk to the doc about it. Now i do know that for 2-3r you need 300 extra cals, but make those cals full of nutrients, like omegas, full fat (good fat like avocados) protein. Dont waste it on oreos

it's about 100-300 (if any) while pregnant, 500+ while BFing after the baby arrives. Altho if you go that route, there's a negative calorie entry for breastfeeding here at MFP as my friends have used.

Where is this negative breastfeeding count that you are referencing? I have been unable to find it or how to put it on my MFP account. Any help you can offer with this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

You don't really need to eat any extra calories in the first trimester. I think they recommend an extra 200 or 300 later on.

I've got 2 children and I found I really craved carbs in my 1st trimester with both of them - I just wanted toast, or sandwiches, and I usually try to cut down on bread. I felt really nauseous too, and eating helped that. I only actually threw up twice in my 2nd pregnancy, but felt more awful for longer. With my 1st (my son) I felt crappy for maybe 4 or 5 weeks.

I had such good intentions to eat so well, but I put on a lot of weight with my daughter. My son was 14 months when I got pregnant with her, so I was pretty exhausted most of the time! With my 1st, I was able to go to the gym until I was 34 weeks pregnant.

When you get pregnant, just continue logging your meals on here to give you an idea, but try not to stress too much about it, especially if you're feeling a bit crappy.

^^ This. First Tri, you don't need extra cals. 2nd and 3rd you add about 300 per day on top of maintenance.

Hi All,

My Fiancee and I have been trying to get pregnant for 2 years and 9 months.. I have been advised my weigh isnt an issues although I could do with losing some.

I am currently on round #1 of Clomid, so fingers crossed this month.... I was just wondering, If I am lucky enought to get pregnant this month, how many extra cals should I be eating? I know I need to listen to my body and eat when hungry especially while pregnant, I just dont want to put on more weight than needed as I am also getting married next year.

Sorry if this seems like a silly question.

Thank L :drinker: xxx

It's not a silly question I asked the same when I first found out as I have always struggled with my weight and gain weight really easily.

I am 4 months pregnant and have gained 3lbs so far, that was with my calories set to 'maintain' which is 1670 calories (I have been wayyy over that number a few times recently though!!) As I am officially in the overweight range I shouldn't gain anymore than 20lbs but if you are in the 'normal' (I HATE THAT WORD!) range then a healthy weight gain is usually between 25 and 35lbs.

Speaking to a friend of mine about this earlier today and she gained a whopping 4stone.. thats 56lb if you're not from the UK. I really don't want that to be me but on the other hand if I am hungry I shall eat and if the baby insists on a cheeseburger from time to time then he/she will have a cheeseburger!!

Good luck and keep us posted!

Nikki xx

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