Watch Your Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Prenatal

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By Anjana Ns

Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 12:49

Weight gain is a major concern for women who plan to get pregnant. The figure and beauty conscious make them get doubtful about getting back to the original shape. Today, we shall discuss on how to keep a check on the weight gain during pregnancy. Take a look.

It is not only about the being fit but even from the health point of view, there needs to be a proper diet and exercise plan to keep away the complications during and post delivery. The fact about the pregnancy fat is that it is very hard to reduce.

The overweight pregnant women need to have a week to week check on the weight gain. Monitoring weight and consulting doctor about the ideal weight during that phase of pregnancy will give you a clearer idea on how much to get rid of those extra kilos.

Pregnancy Diet To Avoid Weight Gain

Dieting during pregnancy is not malnourishment. Eating right type of food at the right time is what it is all about. Protein rich dals, mineral and vitamin rich vegetables, a teaspoon of good fat should balance your day to day diet. Overweight women often make a mistake of exercising too much during pregnancy but one that they to understand is that that it is not the phase to lose the pre pregnancy weight. Consulting a dietician at every stage is necessary.

Preparaing A Weight Gain Chart

The best way to keep a check on the week by week weight gain is by preparing a chart. The body mass index (BMI), age, height and weight can be jotted down and discussed with the fitness expert. This is the easiest way as you yourself will be able to know the increase and decrease in weight.

Fitness During Pregnancy

There are many pregnancy exercises. Each type of exercise have special advantages, some exercises help in stretching the pelvic muscles to ease baby delivery.

Others include maintaining weight during the prenatal phase. Certain floor exercises like prenatal yoga that includes pranayams, stretches, breathing techniques and meditation maintain and relax the body.

Apart from these body balancing and strengthening exercises, walking, bending and crunches should squeeze out the excess fat.