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Questions about Class 101: A Healthy Pregnancy
Question 1 -
How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?
It is normal and healthy to gain weight during pregnancy. The general guideline for weight gain is based on your pre-pregnancy weight. If your weight before pregnancy was healthy, average gain should be 11.5 - 16 kg. If you were underweight before pregnancy, average gain should be 12.5 - 18 kg. If you were overweight before pregnancy, average gain should be 7 - 11.5 kg. If you were obese before your pregnancy, average gain should be 5 - 9 kg. If you are carrying twins, then the weight gain should be between 16 and 20.5 kg. Discuss what' is right for you with your caregiver.
Question 2 -
How long will I have morning sickness (nausea)?
For most women, morning sickness disappears after the first three months of pregnancy. In some cases, however, it can go on longer. Talk to your caregiver about your situation.
Question 3 -
What vitamins should I take?
All pregnant women need a daily multivitamin supplement that contains folic acid and iron. Talk to your caregiver about the supplement that is right for you. Healthy food should always be your main source of nutrients.
Question 4 -
Can I eat tuna when I am pregnant?
Use canned light tuna during pregnancy. Canned white tuna higher in mercury than canned light tuna.
Question 5 -
I have low iron and my doctor has started me on iron supplements. What are some high iron foods I could eat?
Good sources of iron include red meat, legumes, fortified cereals and other fortified grain products and dried fruit. The iron that comes from plant foods will be better absorbed by your body if eaten with Vitamin C-rich foods, like citrus fruits and juices and broccoli, cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes and peppers.
It is normal and healthy to gain weight during pregnancy. The general guideline for weight gain is based on your pre-pregnancy weight. If your weight before pregnancy was healthy, average gain should be 11.5 - 16 kg. If you were underweight before pregnancy, average gain should be 12.5 - 18 kg. If you were overweight before pregnancy, average gain should be 7 - 11.5 kg. If you were obese before your pregnancy, average gain should be 5 - 9 kg. If you are carrying twins, then the weight gain should be between 16 and 20.5 kg. Discuss what' is right for you with your caregiver.
For most women, morning sickness disappears after the first three months of pregnancy. In some cases, however, it can go on longer. Talk to your caregiver about your situation.
All pregnant women need a daily multivitamin supplement that contains folic acid and iron. Talk to your caregiver about the supplement that is right for you. Healthy food should always be your main source of nutrients.
Use canned light tuna during pregnancy. Canned white tuna higher in mercury than canned light tuna.
Good sources of iron include red meat, legumes, fortified cereals and other fortified grain products and dried fruit. The iron that comes from plant foods will be better absorbed by your body if eaten with Vitamin C-rich foods, like citrus fruits and juices and broccoli, cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes and peppers.
