It is very important for a pregnant woman to have a healthy weight, To do this, you must take into account a correct diet and good habits to avoid a sedentary lifestyle. Being overweight or obese during pregnancy can cause the mother to have health problems, as well as the baby to have them. But not being overweight or obese during pregnancy is just as important as being underweight.
Low weight can also cause health problems for the mother and baby. In this sense, it is essential that pregnant women are aware of having a healthy weight during pregnancy. If you do not know how to achieve it, do not miss the following tips to have a pregnancy as healthy as possible and that you do not gain or lose weight in a dangerous way for you or your baby.
Talk to your doctor
The first thing you will have to do is talk to your doctor and have good weight control in the prenatal visits you have. Your doctor can advise and help you maintain a healthy weight and if necessary, It can put you on a diet so that you are well fed and that your baby does not lack anything either.
Track weight from the start
Don't wait until you are 8 months pregnant to start having good weight control. Weight should be controlled from the moment you get pregnant. Keep in mind that each pregnancy is different and that the amount of weight gained each week will not be the same. Record the weight you gain or lose each week to have good control and discuss it with your doctor if necessary.
Maintain a healthy diet
You will already know that 'eating for two' is a myth that you should not follow. During the first trimester, the energy needs of the diet (measured in calories) are only slightly higher, so the amount of food eaten should be approximately the same as before you were pregnant. But nutrient needs increase, in particular folic acid, iodine and iron, so women must be aware of the nutritional quality of the food they eat every day.
During the second and third trimesters you may need more energy from food, but the amount of additional food is much less than what people think, it would be the equivalent of a sandwich, or a yogurt and a banana. If you have questions about what you should eat during your pregnancy, talk to your doctor or a specialized dietitian.
Get regular exercise
It is necessary that you avoid at all costs having a too sedentary life. The recommendations advise that you do 150 minutes of exercise a week, distributed in a balanced way. There are exercises that are safe during pregnancy such as; walking, swimming, or pregnancy-specific exercise classes. If you want to do a specific exercise, talk to your doctor so they can advise you on the ones that are best for you.
Be close to your partner and family
Living a healthy lifestyle includes eating healthy and being active. But it is also very important to feel good emotionally and to be close to the people who love you and who take care of you.