I'm pregnant...finally!!!!

I'm not sure, hopefully someone else will know this, but congratulations!


Found this: "Traditionally, caloric requirements during pregnancy have been estimated to be around an additional 300 calories per day. However, this must be adjusted for physical activity and prepregnancy weight (see accompanying figure) for the recommended number of servings of food groups). "

http://www.faqs.org/nutrition/Pre-Sma/Pregnancy.html

I started MFP in Mar and just found out im pregnant too! You need to go to the goals section and set your goals to maintaining instead of losing. I t will show you your cals to be about 1600-1900 according to your body needs. Maintaining is all you need to do now. That way you know you won't gain fat, instead you will gain baby. In the 2nd trimester you will need to add about 300 cals to that amount for the rest of the pregnancy. I'm on my 3rd pregnancy and was using MFP to lose about 15lbs. before summer. I had lost about 5 and got to 140lbs but didn't get to see the 130's. Oh well, in 9months I will for sure!!! Congratulations!!:drinker: and good luck. Due DAte? Mine is approx. Dec 11.

Congradulations to you. I'm not sure about what to eat when your pregnant (no alcohol for you!) but I will tell you something. After my sisiter gave birth she was soo wiped out and hand such low iron her doctor said she needed some spinich for breakfast,lunch, dinner and eat lots of liver. I still remember how the house smelled ( i hated liver , still do, but she hates spinich now)

Add an aditional 200 calories to the amount you need to maintain your current weight. For breastfeeding add an additional 500.

Good luck and congrats on the pregnancy!!!

I don't know the answers to your questions, but I do want to say congratulations and that I'm extremely happy for you!

Congrats sweetie. Eat healthy for the both of you and don't forget exercising. Yoga for moms!

So, I just found out that I am finally pregnant and I have questions about calorie intake. My caloric intake as of right now is 1250. I know that's too little now being pregnant, so I was wondering if anyone knew how much I should be consuming especially during my first trimester. I don't have my doc. appt. for a bit, so I just wanted to get a head start Thanks.:bigsmile:

Don't worry about that. Eat HEALTHY and balanced meals and your body and that little one inside you will tell you what you need and the morning sickness will get rid of everything you don't :laugh:

I'm sure you will get the best advice you need from your doula, midwife, or OB, or NP (did I cover them all). But trust your body you will be amazed by how it guides you as your baby grows. Hee-hee pregnancy is the best and it's the only time we don't have to worry about public perception of our bodies-to the world you are just a beautiful preggo lady

Congrats on your much wanted pregnancy! I have no clue on the nutrtional info but wanted to say congrats!

I am so happy for you!

I would try to eat enough to maintain your weight, and by the second trimester at least you should add 300 cal. Of course ask your doctor. Even though you don't have an appointment for awhile, you can still call and ask a question. A nurse or the doctor will call you back with the answer. I did that a lot when I had a quick question.

Congratulations! How exciting! I used www.babyfit.com when I was pregnant and really liked it. They have a calorie counter just like MFP and lots of good tips on amounts to eat, etc.

Good luck and enjoy!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

I really think those are questions you should be asking your doctor...if you are really concerned and can afford to do it, consult a nutritionist who specializes in prenatal nutrition.

(Note: I am not doubting anyones intentions here...but I really believe she needs to get this type of advice from a health care professional)

Congratulations!