Am I giving my baby what it needs ??
hello,
Im am 30+4 and aware that whatever im eating now, is important because my lo is taking nutrients directly from me to build up his internal stores and to gain weight.
Can someone please tell me if what i am eating is right or if im eating too little or too much of something?dont want to have a heavy baby as a result of my poor eating
breakfast....bowl of cereal and a mug of tea/coffee/fruit juice
lunch, 2 slices of bread/toast, yogurt +/apple and easter cake (was a choco bar to help boast my energy, trying to stop myself eating them now)
tea - meat (chicken/beef/lamb/fish), carb (rice/potato/pasta/noodles), veg (tinned toms, mushrooms, pepper and onion. Sometimes have other vegetables. We used to have tinned fruit or cooked fruit for pudding but not much at the mo. Was thinking of starting having it again.
Snacks, try to just drink or have an apple/yogurt if we have any. Have been buying and eating sweets. But realise this isnt good for baby, so stopped (apart from a few creme eggs).
Would i be right in thinking im not taking in enough calcium?
Would appreciate your thoughts. Ive just been thinking about my daily food intake and was wondering whether im actually eating the right amount of nutrients or not?
Thanks for reading, xxx
[Modified by: Bumpety Bump on 26 March 2008 18:41:29 ]
Im am 30+4 and aware that whatever im eating now, is important because my lo is taking nutrients directly from me to build up his internal stores and to gain weight.
Can someone please tell me if what i am eating is right or if im eating too little or too much of something?dont want to have a heavy baby as a result of my poor eating
breakfast....bowl of cereal and a mug of tea/coffee/fruit juice
lunch, 2 slices of bread/toast, yogurt +/apple and easter cake (was a choco bar to help boast my energy, trying to stop myself eating them now)
tea - meat (chicken/beef/lamb/fish), carb (rice/potato/pasta/noodles), veg (tinned toms, mushrooms, pepper and onion. Sometimes have other vegetables. We used to have tinned fruit or cooked fruit for pudding but not much at the mo. Was thinking of starting having it again.
Snacks, try to just drink or have an apple/yogurt if we have any. Have been buying and eating sweets. But realise this isnt good for baby, so stopped (apart from a few creme eggs).
Would i be right in thinking im not taking in enough calcium?
Would appreciate your thoughts. Ive just been thinking about my daily food intake and was wondering whether im actually eating the right amount of nutrients or not?
Thanks for reading, xxx
[Modified by: Bumpety Bump on 26 March 2008 18:41:29 ]
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normal diet for women is 2000 calories a day and they say an extra 200 a day when pregnant. it can vary from woman to woman though.
hope this helps!
Thanks for replying...extra vitamins might be a good idea.
zoey - your rigjht, the baby will take what it wants, but i wasnt sure if im providing it with enough of what it needs if you get me!
I dont like the idea of giving birth to a 9lb +! Ive never wacthed my calaories so im actually sure how much 2000 is! Trying not to snack but instead drink more! As think im getting dehydrated these days......
Thanks for the replys...What is everybody else eating fro lunch? xxx
Today: breakfast - Jam on toast, 2 pieces.
Lunch - 3 bites of cheese & pickle sarnie (cheese tasted rank so chucked it out!!) 2 packs of crisps and a chocolate biscuit to make up for sandwich! LOL!
Tea - Jacket potato with cheese, beans & salad.
....and probably loads of choc later! Still got eggs to finish yknow. Lolxxxx
this is my second baby and i ate a lot of takeaways etc first time round as i was on my own and too tired to cook, my girl was born perfectly healthy and still is, so i wouldnt worry!x