https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:28:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nutrition-resources#post-912013 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 08:06:03 +0000 Mrsbells 912013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB also told me I only needed an extra 200-300 calories per day which you can easily get from a smoothie. Smoothies are great because you can add a lot like yogurt, spinach, even ice cream if you want and of course fruits </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nutrition-resources#post-911977 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 07:39:33 +0000 bushelandapeck 911977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I looked through this book to get an idea of what to eat. I'm a pretty picky eater, and it was helpful. :) </p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Eating-Pregnancy-Essential-Mothers---Be/dp/0738213527/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1373287129&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=pregnancy+nutrition" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Eating-Pregnancy-Essential-Mothers---Be/dp/0738213527/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1373287129&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=pregnancy+nutrition</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nutrition-resources#post-911930 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 06:59:08 +0000 T.H.O.U. 911930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShayNanigans: This is what I followed. I made a little tracking sheet and tried to check off when I met the goals of each category. It actually really helped encourage me to eat more colorful fruits and veggies. </p> <p><a href="http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/eating-well/pregnancy-diet/calories.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/eating-well/pregnancy-diet/calories.aspx</a></p> <p>Calories it says 300-500 extra<br /> Protein- 3 servings or 75 grams<br /> Vitamin C - 3 servings (<a href="http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/eating-well/pregnancy-diet/serving/vitamin-c.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/eating-well/pregnancy-diet/serving/vitamin-c.aspx</a>)<br /> Calcium - 4 servings<br /> Grains/Carbs - 6 or more servings </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nutrition-resources#post-911925 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 06:53:34 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 911925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like @mrsjacks said, I was told that you need an extra 300 calories or so per day. For me, the hardest part was getting in the protein and the vegetables (major food aversion in first &amp; second tri). I was told, especially in the first tri, to try and get at least one serving of protein in at every meal/snack, and to get about 6 servings of fruits and veggies a day. </p> <p>We bought things like Fruit Source bars (2 servings fruit, 1 veg), and I snacked on almonds, cheese strings, and nitrate-free pepperoni sticks as little ways to increase calorie count and still get the necessary food groups. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nutrition-resources#post-911921 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 06:50:29 +0000 Sugar.Biscuit 911921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Eat healthy, eat when you are hungry &amp; you'll be fine. I'm having twins and haven't been counting calories...yet. My trainer would like me to but I will end up getting obsessed &amp; it won't be a healthy out come. I'm hungry every 2-3 hours anyways so I figure as long as I keep feeding my body when I'm hungry I'm good to go. Now if I could only convince my body that eating meat instead of mac n cheese is better for it ;-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nutrition-resources#post-911859 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 01:12:08 +0000 PurplePeony 911859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with @sarac. My midwife told me to just eat as sensibly as possible in the first trimester, eat more fruits and veggies if you can, fewer carbs and more protein. But she said not to necessarily aim for 300 extra calories at first, since the baby is so tiny at that point that it's calorie needs are minimal. A little later on, diet becomes much more important, but to start with, just trying to eat what your body tells you it needs (within reason!) and taking a prenatal vitamin should be a good plan for most women. For sure, ask your doctor for his/her specific recommendations when you have your appointment, but I wouldn't fret over it in the coming week! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nutrition-resources#post-911852 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 00:38:47 +0000 sarac 911852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also, consider just eating to appetite. I went into pregnancy dieting modestly (1700 calories daily), and continued that (in general, not always) through the first trimester. At the end, I was induced at 41 weeks due to low amniotic fluid. I later read a study (wish I'd bookmarked it so I could link it) that had shown a link between calorie restriction in the first trimester and low amniotic fluid and other placenta issues after 40 weeks. It's a stretch, for sure, but I know that I'll eat to appetite in any future pregnancies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nutrition-resources#post-911804 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 22:53:13 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 911804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They say 300 more calories than in your regular diet, so 1800 for you (or whatever your OB tells you) :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nutrition-resources#post-911791 Sun, 07 Jul 2013 22:35:00 +0000 ShayNanigans 911791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hello! I am in my first trimester (with my first pregnancy,) and I'm trying to learn all I can about pregnancy nutrition. My morning sickness isn't too bad, so I've been able to eat and keep things down.</p> <p>I'm fairly well-versed in what *not* to eat/drink, but trying to figure out how much calcium, protein, vitamins, yada yada, etc etc I need to take in each day has been a bit of a challenge to find out. Also, things like how many calories I want to try to take in. In my non-pregnant life, I take in 1500, which I don't think is enough for pregnancy. </p> <p>I have a consult with my doc in about a week, where I can ask her all my nutrition questions - but until then... what are your favorite resources for great recipes or apps or generally anything that's a great nutrition resource? </p>