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No matter what your recommended pregnancy weight gain, you are best to keep your diet as natural and fresh as possible. Minimize your intake of foods with high salt, fat, and preservatives. Build a diet around whole foods by increasing your intake of fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. More than likely, your doctor will recommend an increased caloric intake of 200-300 calories per day. But again, the numbers will be dependent upon your situation.
Recommended calcium allowances are also normally increased at this time. Low-fat yogurt, milk, and cheese are great ways to introduce additional calcium sources to your diet.
Pregnancy weight gain, while expected, should be monitored closely by you and your doctor. Those who gain too much or too little during pregnancy are opening themselves up to a host of problems. In fact, elevated pregnancy weight gain is linked to hypertension and gestational diabetes, as well as a number of other problems.
Stay committed to a healthy diet during pregnancy and work with your doctor to avoid any problems. Your reward will be a comfortable pregnancy and a healthy baby.
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