eating plan?
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Topic: eating plan?
Posted By: mrs frantic
Subject: eating plan?
Date Posted: 16 February 2006 at 1:41pm
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does anyone know where I can find an eating plan that tells me what i should be eating at this stage and how much i should be eating...? ------------- Mrs Frantic Baby Maddisyn born 28 Sept 2006 http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: lenabeanz
Date Posted: 16 February 2006 at 1:49pm
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When I was pregnant I ate whenever I could!! But then I was VERY VERY relaxed during pregnancy and birth with what to do and how to do things so I wouldn't be the best person to give advice.
Midwives have charts / lists of what you shouldn't eat (ham, cheese and other things I can't remember) or you could go to google.co.nz and type in pregnancy and it will come up with related sites ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com"> 
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Posted By: pixeldust
Date Posted: 16 February 2006 at 2:52pm
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Have a look here re http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/consumers/food-safety-topics/foodborne-illnesses/pregnancy/ - NZFSA - Food Safety in Pregnancy . You should have gotten a copy of the leaflet when you confirmed your pregnancy with your GP :)
I think I remember reading that you only need something like 200 extra calories a day to support a growing fetus, so definitely no eating for two, thats a myth! Make sure you eat lots of fruit & vege, and red meats/fish especially. If you have ever had low iron levels, you might want to consider taking an iron supplement too, because your body can't produce enough to support both of you, so a lot of people become anaemic during pregnancy. -------------  
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Posted By: fairsk8
Date Posted: 16 February 2006 at 10:16pm
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You suppose to up your calcium intake as well. Your midwife will test your iron levels when you have a blood test, then if they are low she will prescribe you iron tablets. If she does prescribe you iron tablets ask for a prescription for metamucil as well as iron tablets can make you constipated and metamucil is kind of expensive to buy, so ask for prescription. Eat plenty of protein and drink plenty of water, try to stay away from fizzy drinks and sugary foods, eat them as treats. Hard i know when you get those cravings. ------------- http://www.bump-and-beyond.com/"> 
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 17 February 2006 at 9:56am
| I had to be on a strict diet in my first pregnancy as I had high blood pressure intially, I lost weight overall, even at eight months pregnant. This was from eating well (probably the first time in my life!!). I ate seven servings of vegetables and fruit, drank 3 litres of water, and did everytihng by the book. Most miserable time in my life!!! But i was healthy as! When i was pregnant with Taine, I was a lot more relaxed in terms of what I ate, but still tried to eat lots of veges and fruit and stayed away from too much greasy food. I didn't lose wieght, but then again, was a lot happier! |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 17 February 2006 at 1:17pm
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I'm trying to eat plenty of fruit and veges but it can be hard when my body just badly wants carbs...any carbs...they are the only thing that stop me feeling ill!
I think everyone has covered everything though. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: mrs frantic
Date Posted: 17 February 2006 at 1:53pm
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yeah I dunno, I feel like I am ballooning, I am soooooo hungry all the time now, but i am also hungry for carb type things, salt and vinigar ships etc...i am worried cos i am only 8 weeks and seriosuly imust have put on at least 2 - 3 kg already! I know i shoudl be eating fruit but I dont even want to look at it, even apples! I have totally gone off fruit and veges, wierd huh! ------------- Mrs Frantic Baby Maddisyn born 28 Sept 2006 http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 17 February 2006 at 2:07pm
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Dont worry about how much weight you are putting on. Eat what you feel like as long as it isnt in huge quantities at one time, if its carbs and no fruit at the moment then go with it. Later on fruit might be all you want. I am a firm believer that your body is telling you what you need to eat. ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 17 February 2006 at 2:27pm
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Salt & Vinegar chips work well for me too...I'm lucky I haven't put on to much weight which is good...I'm also going with what my body demands - within reason...it's working so far! I figure better that than make myself sick with something I really don't want! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 17 February 2006 at 6:11pm
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Have you actually got a record of what you weighed before you found out you were pregnant, and what you actually weigh now? (mrs frantic) ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater 
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |