Common Myths About Pregnancy Weight Gain

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Common Myths About Pregnancy Weight Gain
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00:00Common Myths About Pregnancy Weight Gain That Could Lead To Confusion And Unhealthy Practices
00:05Myth 1.
00:06You are eating for two.
00:07The truth, you only need an extra 300 to 500 calories a day in the later stages of pregnancy.
00:14Overeating in the name of eating for two can lead to excessive weight gain and related
00:19complications.
00:20Focus on nutrient-dense food instead of just eating more.
00:23Myth 2.
00:24More Weight Gain Equals a Healthier Baby Too much weight gain can lead to complications
00:28like gestational diabetes and high blood pressure.
00:31The key to a healthy weight gain during pregnancy is gradual, steady progress that meets the
00:36recommended guidelines based on your pre-pregnancy BMI.
00:39Myth 3.
00:40Some believe that it's safe to lose weight during pregnancy, especially if they start
00:44overweight.
00:45However, a weight loss can deprive the baby of essential nutrients.
00:49Instead focus on maintaining healthy weight gain during pregnancy by following a balanced
00:53diet and staying active.
00:55Stay informed.
00:56Stay healthy.
00:57Your baby's health depends on it.

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