Feeding in multiple pregnancy

Nutritionists explain that pregnant twins or triplets must follow the same eating guidelines as the one-time pregnant. It is not necessary to eat more calories, or increase food intake in multiple pregnancy . The explanation given by Dr. Celia K. Ballard in this regard is that 'increase artificial w

Nutritionists explain that pregnant twins or triplets must follow the same eating guidelines as the one-time pregnant. It is not necessary to eat more calories, or increase food intake in multiple pregnancy. The explanation given by Dr. Celia K. Ballard in this regard is that 'increase artificial weight gain may not present any advantage and may be unpleasant for the mother.

Myths of feeding in multiple pregnancy

Throughout multiple pregnancy, the nutritional demands increase, in such a way that the appetite or thirst is adapted to guarantee the necessary daily contribution. The body is wise and we are demanding what we need, therefore, we must not eat for two or three, or stop eating. Nutritionists tell us that:

- It is not necessary to drink liters and liters of water. Water is very beneficial but being forced to drink more than what thirst asks us is unnecessary.

- Do not eat more calories than our appetite asks.

- Do not take more protein than you already take.

- Do not take multivitamins or nutritional supplements if they have not been prescribed by the obstetrician.

Feeding tips for multiple pregnancies

Although the nutritional advice is similar to that followed by the one-time pregnant woman, in which the main premise is that the daily consumption of food should contain: fats, carbohydrates, fiber, proteins and water. Also keep in mind that:

-Fats: do not avoid fats in the diet of pregnant twins as they are essential for the proper development of pregnancy, but we must avoid trans fatty acids. They are foods rich in fat, meat, dairy products such as whole milk, butter or nuts.

- Carbohydrates: are essential for the daily production of energy but it is not the same as that of unprocessed foods than in manufactured foods that contain simple sugars. Bread, cereals, rice, potatoes, pasta, fruits and vegetables are good sources of carbohydrates.

- It should not be lacking in our daily diet fiber, prevents constipation, a problem present in a large part of pregnant women.

- Proteins: it is not necessary to take any supplement during the twin pregnancy since a normal diet contains the necessary ones. They are found in lean meats, fish, chicken, egg whites, beans and soybeans.

- Water: drinking water is healthy, stuffing yourself with water and forcing yourself to drink liters and liters. Thirst dictates the amount needed, according to nutritionists.

- Supplements: to guarantee the necessary contribution of folic acid, iodine and iron, doctors choose to give supplements to pregnant women before, during and after pregnancy.

One last advice that nutritionists and obstetricians give to pregnant women of only one baby, as well as to pregnancies of twins or triplets, is not to drink alcoholic beverages at any moment of pregnancy.

Source: Libro Mama Come Sano by Julio Basulto