Pregnant women also should not eat unwashed fruits and vegetables, again because of the potential for consuming harmful bacteria. Certain sprouts like alfalfa, clover, radish, and mung bean can contain disease-causing bacteria, and should be cooked thoroughly and not eaten raw.
Excess caffeine should also be avoided, since it can cross the placenta, and the effects on the baby are not well known. Herbal teas are also not well studied, and the effects they may have on the baby are not well known. Under no circumstances should a pregnant woman consume alcohol, as no study has found a level of alcohol that has been proven to be safe during pregnancy.
Alcohol increases the risk of miscarriage and stillbirth. It also can cause fetal alcohol syndrome, which can result in the development of intellectual disabilities as well as facial deformities. Smoking should also be avoided before, during, and after pregnancy, as smoking during any of these periods can negatively affect the baby, as well as the mother.
Smoking during pregnancy can result in many detrimental health outcomes, including premature birth, fetal death, cesarean section which can cause maternal hemorrhage , and more. It has also been found to increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, birth defects such as altered brainstem development and lung structure as well as cerebral palsy. Some studies have further shown that smoking during pregnancy can increase the likelihood of the child being obese as a teen, and obesity has numerous undesirable implications for mortality and morbidity.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the foods that should be avoided during pregnancy, and if unsure, consult a medical professional. Generally, keeping yourself healthy while paying special attention to foods that are known to be beneficial or detrimental to babies, in particular, will give your baby a better chance of being healthy.
US units metric units. Fitness and Health Calculators. Financial Fitness and Health Math Other. Try to weigh yourself:. Just keep in mind that a lot can happen in a month — and getting significantly off-track can make it harder to hit your overall goals. Another key to healthy pregnancy weight gain is eating a well-balanced diet , which includes keeping a rough daily estimate of your calories during pregnancy. Base your pregnancy calorie goals on how many calories you were eating before you got pregnant, with your daily amount increasing each trimester:.
If you were underweight before you got pregnant, you may need to consume more calories. Wondering how many calories you should eat while pregnant and overweight or obese before you conceived? Talk to your doctor. You may not need as many calories.
Your practitioner may actually want you to cut back on calories, especially if you have diabetes. As always, it's important to check with your practitioner to get personalized recommendations for your weight gain and daily caloric intake. The key to not gaining too much weight during pregnancy is to keep an eye on both the scale and your diet. As a rule, instead of just eating more , focus on eating nutritious, satisfying foods that are rich in healthy fats like nuts, legumes, fatty fish and lean meat, along with poultry and dairy.
Also choose plenty of filling sources of fiber, like fresh veggies, fruits and whole grains. And try to limit your intake of empty calories found in fried and sugary foods. Eating the right foods will give you energy and help keep morning sickness at bay. Plus a nutrient-rich diet also fuels the incredible growth your baby is doing, including the development of those tiny bones, brain, skin, eyes and digestive system.
One frequent pregnancy pitfall: juices. Consume the same amount or no more than an extra calories a day for example, a glass of skim milk, and two slices of turkey breast. Gain about 1 pound per week for a total of 12 to 14 pounds.
Consume an extra calories a day for example, a cup of carrot-orange juice and a cup of low-fat fruit-flavored yogurt. Consume an extra calories a day for example, a cup of low-sodium tomato juice and a small whole-grain bagel spread with low-fat cream cheese. Parents Magazine. By the editors of Parents magazine. BMI is a numerical value of your weight in relation to your height. Talk with your health care provider about what weight gain is right for your pregnancy.
Your baby might weigh in at 7 or 8 pounds about 3 to 3.
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