PREGNANCY

simone143
simone143 Posts: 25 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Just wonder how much calories I should be eatting while pregnant? Im 5 1/2 months and I dont want to under eat or over eat, so if anyone has any idea please let me know.

Thanks

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  • wyldflowrr_6
    wyldflowrr_6 Posts: 25
    I *think* it's 300 more than your "normal" IDK tho, I always just ate when I was hungry/took cues from my body.
  • palmerar
    palmerar Posts: 489 Member
    Ask your doctor.
  • maryannelk
    maryannelk Posts: 707 Member
    What does your dr. say?
  • jenifr818
    jenifr818 Posts: 805 Member
    Amazed your doctor hasn't mentioned the proper amount to eat at any time in the 5.5 months you've been pregnant. I'd consider switching doctors, since that's probably kind of important information. Not really something that you should be relying on random internet strangers for
  • cnlargent
    cnlargent Posts: 199 Member
    Definity a question for your doctor. This is a good guideline to start off with. At 5.5 months, I would think you should be eating around 300 calories over maintenance.
  • sevsmom
    sevsmom Posts: 1,172 Member
    Ditto on the doctor recommendation. Call the office today & find out. Also, be aware tha 300 calories (if that's the "extra" you get) add up quickly if you aren't eating quality foods. That's a slice of cake or pie. . .a couple homemade cookies. Boom. There goes that little extra!
  • LePetitCochon
    LePetitCochon Posts: 284
    Amazed your doctor hasn't mentioned the proper amount to eat at any time in the 5.5 months you've been pregnant. I'd consider switching doctors, since that's probably kind of important information. Not really something that you should be relying on random internet strangers for

    You would switch Dr's because they haven't told you how to eat? :laugh:
  • cnlargent
    cnlargent Posts: 199 Member
    Amazed your doctor hasn't mentioned the proper amount to eat at any time in the 5.5 months you've been pregnant. I'd consider switching doctors, since that's probably kind of important information. Not really something that you should be relying on random internet strangers for

    This. Around the 2nd appointment, my doctor's office has a nurse discuss nutrition, quality foods, eating small meals frequently to combat nausea, etc.
  • Curleycue0314
    Curleycue0314 Posts: 245 Member
    Ask your Doctor for sure, but eat when you are hungry. Gaining is part of pregnancy unforunentally! Just eat a healthy diet fully of fruit, veg and protein and you'll be good. I would only worry about how many calories to eat unless you are gaining TOO much!
  • rileymama
    rileymama Posts: 196 Member
    Best to consult your doctor. I have NEVER had a doctor tell me how many calories to eat (this my 6th pregnancy) I think if they see healthy weight and gain, they figure you are doing it right. I never really counted calories in pregnancy..ate when I was hungry and tried to keep it "good foods". Good luck on your pregnancy!
  • darleyschroeder
    darleyschroeder Posts: 322
    I am 25 weeks and I try to eat around 2,100-2,300 calories daily. I keep my net at 2,100 and eat extra when I work out or if I am just plain hungry. At first I had a hard time eating enough because I was so sick...so when I did eat I would eat high calorie things to get enough. After morning sickness went away I kept eating like that with the hunger of a bear haha. Bad news!!! I have gained too much weight now, so I just stick to the normal amount I should be getting plus a little extra. I normally need around 1,800-2,000 with exercise..so 2,100 works out good for me. My weight gain is finally steady and on track!

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