I have found nothing on Medline on calorie needs during multiple babies during pregnancy.
I am a dietitian working in a women's hospital. I noticed in one of your FQAs that you stated that you do not know how many calories are needed with twins. I too have found nothing via Medline on calorie needs during multiple babies (twins, triplets, etc) during pregnancy. We have based our recommendations...
My doctor told me I should gain 20 to 24 pounds during my pregnancy and was on a diet to lose weight.
My doctor told me I should gain 20 to 24 pounds during my pregnancy. I just found out I'm pregnant and I was on a diet to lose weight. So far, I have lost 10 pounds and I'm discouraged that I have to gain again.
Listen to your doctor. He/she can guide you through your...
I am 23 weeks pregnant and would really like to know how many calories are?
I'm wondering if you can answer my question in regard to calories and pregnancy. I am 23 weeks pregnant and would really like to know how many calories are adequate for someone in my situation.
I exercise every day. I do weight work for 20 to 30 minutes and also cardiovascular (treadmill and bike) for...
My wife and I are expecting triplets, but concerned that she can’t eat as much as recommended.
Hi. My wife Cyndee and I are expecting triplets! We're excited, but concerned that Cyndee can't seem to eat as much as is recommended in the literature we've received from the "Triplet Connection." During her first pregnancy Cyndee didn't have any problems with nausea, but this time it is much different (it took 3...
I had a daughter 3 yeas ago, gained about 60 pounds, and just can’t lose the last 20.
I had a daughter 3 years ago. I gained about 60 pounds while pregnant. I dropped 40 of those pounds, but I just can't seem to lose the last 20. Before her, I weighed 125 pounds. I now weigh around 143 pounds. I have kept this weight pretty constant over that 3 year period...
I have morning sickness and am two months pregnant. What do I eat to get rid of this nausea?
I have morning sickness and am only about two months pregnant. This is my first pregnancy and I don't know what to eat to get rid of this nausea. What should I eat?
Morning sickness does cause nausea and vomiting. It does not always occur in the morning however and may last the entire pregnancy....
My husband & I are trying to conceive and read that B6 vitamin can help increase cervical mucus. Is this true?
My question is regarding the B6 Vitamin. My husband & I are trying to conceive. I'm looking for the "natural" signs prior to ovulation. I read that the B6 vitamin if taking approximately 200 milligrams per day can help increase the cervical mucus. Is this true?
Thanks in advance!!
Intakes of pyridoxine above 100 milligrams for...
My midwife informed me to avoid dairy products, sweets and fruits to lessen the congestion in my sinuses.
Recently my midwife, (I currently have a sinus infection and am 32 weeks pregnant), informed me to avoid dairy products, avoid sweets and fruits to lessen the congestion in my sinuses. I question her advice "avoid fruits" - she indicated that fruits (I'm assuming it's the sugars in fruits) increase more mucous. Is this...
I began taking a colloidal mineral supplement daily and am pregnant.
I recently began taking a colloidal mineral supplement daily. I heard the tape "Dead Doctors Don't Lie" by Dr. Joel Wallach. Now I find I am pregnant. I am looking for information concerning taking these supplements during the pregnancy. I would appreciate any advice you can give me. Thank you.
Colloidal minerals are molecules of...
I’m pregnant with my second child and gained 70 pounds which caused high blood pressure.
Hi, I hope you can answer my question. I'm 180 pounds 5 feet 2 inches and just found out I'm pregnant with my second child. During my first pregnancy, I gained 70 pounds and reached 230 pounds which caused me to have hypertension and deliver my baby 5 weeks early. I'm scared of these...
