what happens if you don't eat enough in pregnancy?
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If you don't eat enough, it can lead to malnutrition, meaning your body is not getting enough calories to maintain its health; you may lose weight, your muscles may deteriorate and you'll feel weaker. During pregnancy you should be gaining weight and if you don't lose weight, you may still be malnourished.
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You're Hungry – All the Time Not getting enough fat (or carbs, or protein) means your body isn't getting enough calories. People who eat less fat tend to eat more carbs, and more carbs with less fat is a combination that can leave you feeling hungry a lot. The reason for this is your blood sugar won't be stable.
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Pregnancy Don'ts Don't eat unpasteurized milk and soft cheeses, fish high in mercury, or raw or undercooked foods including fish and eggs. Stay away from heavy lifting and bending. Don't take hot baths or use saunas. High temperatures can be harmful to the fetus or lead you to faint.
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Most of us spend the better part of our lives trying not to gain too much weight, but if there's ever a time to throw those attempts out the window, it's during pregnancy. Your growing baby needs nutrients and energy in the form of calories in order to stay healthy and develop properly.
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Pregnancy Don'ts Steer clear of vigorous activity that could involve a risk of falling or overheating. Don't eat unpasteurized milk and soft cheeses, fish high in mercury, or raw or undercooked foods including fish and eggs. Stay away from heavy lifting and bending. Don't take hot baths or use saunas.
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Pregnancy affects the way sugar is processed in our bodies, and low blood sugar is something that happens to many women. The symptoms include light-headedness and shaking in the extremities. I recommend frequent, light meals. You may benefit from a midmorning and midafternoon snack.
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'But breastfeeding is a very sedentary activity, women commonly experience ravenous hunger while feeding, and hormone changes can lead them to hang on to pregnancy pounds or gain new ones. 'And many believe that because they're being told their body will burn all these extra calories, it's a licence to eat more.
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Problems might happen: When you can't keep fluids down, and you can become dehydrated. If your body can't get the nutrients it needs, you may become malnourished. If food stays in your stomach too long and ferments, which can lead to the growth of bacteria.
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Summary: Mothers who eat an unhealthy diet during pregnancy may be putting their children at risk of developing long term, irreversible health issues including obesity, raised levels of cholesterol and blood sugar, according to new research.
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Weight loss or Weight gain causing a missed period Too much exercise and not eating enough food each day can cause your body to lose fat way too quickly and scare it into not having a period for the month.
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Why you're hungrier during pregnancy Even though you may not be aware of all the amazing functions happening inside you, you're using up extra calories, which naturally increases your hunger. Changing hormones can also affect your hunger levels.
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Not chewing food enough When you don't chew your food enough, the rest of your digestive system becomes confused. Your body may not produce enough of the enzymes needed to fully break down your food. This could lead to digestive problems, including: bloating.
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Women should avoid eating too much vegetable oil and potato chips during pregnancy as such a diet may result in an increased risk of pregnancy complications and poor development of the babies, warns a study.
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Both food aversions and cravings are normal during pregnancy, so you usually don't need to be concerned. However, if you're unable to eat most foods, it could affect your baby's growth.
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Weight Loss in the First Trimester “It's not uncommon for women in their first trimester to lose a little bit of weight due to bad nausea and vomiting that precludes them from eating in a normal way,” says Henderson. A loss of appetite because of the morning sickness is a common cause of pregnancy weight loss too.
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Pregnant women need about 300 extra calories a day. But, where these calories come from matters. If you eat sweets or junk food, the extra calories do not provide the nutrients your baby needs. As a result, your growing baby will get the vitamins and minerals it needs from your own body.
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If you think that you might be approaching your due date, keep an eye on your weight. Expectant mothers who are nearing the end of their pregnancy often stop gaining weight or even lose weight. Don't worry if you find yourself shedding pounds; it won't impact your baby's development at this point in the pregnancy.