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November 1, 2008 – Losing Weight While Pregnant

Most doctors, with good reason, don't recommend a weight loss program for pregnant women. Of course morning sickness does cut down on the amount of food consumed during the early months of pregnancy, and a few women lose a few pounds during this time period. It's enough of a challenge worrying about getting enough protein, vitamins and minerals, without having to worry about losing weight as well.

If you're on a weight loss program and become pregnant, proceed cautiously. Some of the weight loss supplements aren't meant for consumption during pregnancy. Everything you eat goes through to the fetus. If the herbal supplement you're taking increases your metabolism through increasing your body temperature the baby feels the same effect and that probably isn't a good thing.

The farther along in pregnancy the more what you eat affects the baby because the baby's nutritional needs increase. Moderate your diet for your Pregnancy Week By Week

Instead of focusing on losing weight while you're pregnant, focus on eating the healthiest diet possible during those 40 weeks. Lots of fresh vegetables and fruit, whole grains, protein, and dairy products. You still need fat but substitute olive oil for butter, and use lean meats rather than fatty cuts of meat.

Have a safe, healthy pregnancy while maintaining your weight.

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