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Pregnancy Nutrition Question?


How do you ladies get enough in your bread and dairy categories? I am 29 weeks pregnant and trying to eat a more healthy and well balanced diet.

congratulations on your baby

I went on the diet recommended by the author of 'What to Expect when you're Expecting.' I forgot her name, but she recommended be eating wholegrain bread, instead of white bread. I ate wholegrain bread, wholegrain cereal, muesli bars, tomato-based pasta (tomato based has less fat). For dairy she recommended low fat options e.g. low fat milk, low fat yoghurt, swiss cheese.

Sticking to these, I gained a healthy amount of weight for my baby (13kg) during pregnancy and lost it pretty quickly afterwards. Wholegrains and low fat dairy options ensure you get just the right amount of food for baby and yourself.

Honestly you and your baby will be perfectly fine if you don't get a perfect amount nutritional food everyday.
When I was pregnant with my first child, which is only 3, I couldn't eat anything, I wasn't very sick, I just didn't have an appetite, I could not eat good at all.. My doctor said for me to eat what I could, try to eat healthy, and make sure I take my vitamins.
My daughter came out weighing 7 lbs 6 oz and was perfectly healthy, she is still very healthy and eats very well, she loves fruits and veggies, wheat bread, all of the good stuff :)
Just make sure you don't pig out on foods high in sugar. (Which considering the holidays it is hard)
*Oh and if you really need a way to get more bread and dairy in your diet, then how about just making a set time everyday (usually at a time you know you will be at home) and making a peice of toast, cheese toast even, and drinking a glass of milk.. yogurt is also very healthy for you.
oh and my favorite thing was to make a smoothie out of milk and yogurt and some fruit, like strawberries or bananas

If nausea is a problem in the morning, eat dry foods like cereal, toast or crackers before getting out of bed. Or, try eating a high-protein snack such as lean meat or cheese before going to bed (protein takes longer to digest).
Eat small meals or snacks every 2-3 hours rather than three large meals. Eat slowly and chew your food completely.
Sip on fluids throughout the day. Avoid large amounts of fluids at one time. Try cool, clear fruit juices, such as apple or grape juice.
Avoid spicy, fried, or greasy foods.
If you are bothered by strong smells, eat foods cold or at room temperature and avoid odors that bother you.
Talk to your doctor about taking vitamin B6 or other treatments.
Contact your health care provider if your vomiting is constant or so severe that you can't keep fluids or foods down. This can cause dehydration and should be treated right away.

Dairy (Calcium): Yoghurt, Cottage Cheese, Milk, Cheese, Soybeans, Leafy Greens
Carbohydrates: Use your imagination! Pasta, cereal, oatmeal, barley, beans, rolls, pita bread, crackers. It's hard not to eat enough carbohydrates in an American diet.

Try to eat low-fat or non-fat milk and milk products to lower your fat intake. Other sources of calcium include dark green leafy vegetables, dried beans and peas, nuts and seeds, and tofu.

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