One of the great myths of pregnancy is that during these months the woman must double the rations to ensure that the baby will be well fed. It is not a matter of quantity, but of quality and variety, including foods that provide the nutrients and vitamins that the baby needs for proper development.
The metabolism of the pregnant woman is wise, it works in such a way that it is not necessary to "eat for two". This is demonstrated by an Australian study that analyzed weight gain, energy used and food intake in pregnant women.
Researchers from the University of New South Wales advised to review the feeding recommendations given to pregnant mothers, since weight gain can lead to complications such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and a greater predisposition to heart disease in the baby .
As happens at all levels, in pregnant women there are drastic changes in their metabolism that allow extract more calories from food and conserve that extra energy without having to ingest more.
On average, the pregnant women analyzed increased an average of 10.8 kilograms, of which seven was fat mass that accumulated mainly between the first and second trimesters.
Although metabolic demand increases around 8 percent in pregnancy, these extra energy reserves are self-managed by the pregnant woman. accumulating fat deposits that you will need for the growth of the baby and during breastfeeding, without the need to increase food rations.
