Diet for pregnant women with low weight
Maternal malnutrition, both before conception and during pregnancy, is associated with an increased risk for the mother and the baby. Specialists have determined that those women with a body mass index less than 18.5 are more likely to have a premature birth or a low birth weight baby. There are cer
Maternal malnutrition, both before conception and during pregnancy, is associated with an increased risk for the mother and the baby. Specialists have determined that those women with a body mass index less than 18.5 are more likely to have a premature birth or a low birth weight baby.
There are certain factors that have been associated with an insufficient gain of gestational weight, such as poverty, teenage pregnancy, abuse, restrictive diets or eating disorders, among others.
Calories to be consumed by a pregnant woman with low weight
Weight gain during pregnancy should be defined specifically for each woman, taking into account the pre-gestational weight. In the case of low birth weight, it is recommended to increase by 150 calories per day for the first trimester of pregnancy, 300 calories per day for the second and 500 calories per day in the third trimester.
Menu prepared by Cristina Abascal, Nutritionist
Diet for pregnant women with low weight
| Breakfast | Half morning | Lunch | Snack | Dinner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Breakfast Fruit juice. Glass of whole milk with decaffeinated coffee or cocoa. Two slices of toasted whole wheat bread with a drizzle of olive oil and crushed natural tomato. | Mid-morning A cereal bar and a piece of fruit. | Food Tropical salad. Grilled chicken fillet with potatoes. Natural yogurt | Snack A drunk natural yogurt and 3 chocolate and orange cookies. | Dinner Fish broth. French sponge omelette with ham. An infusion (Chamomile) |
| Tuesday | Breakfast Fruit juice. Glass of whole milk with decaffeinated coffee or cocoa. Four digestive type cookies or 2 whole grain handfuls. | Mid-morning A handful of nuts and a piece of fruit. | Food Roasted potatoes with beans and cheese. Watermelon or Melon | Snack Fruit juice and a turkey and cheese sandwich. | Dinner Boiled chard, squid to the Roman. An infusion (Chamomile) |
| Wednesday | Breakfast A kiwi. Glass of whole milk with decaffeinated coffee or cocoa. Two muffins | Mid-morning A drunk low-fat yogurt and a piece of fruit. | Food Spaghetti carbonara with spinach. Natural yogurt | Snack Compote of pear and a handful of nuts. | Dinner Artichokes to the vinaigrette. Medallions of hake in its juice. An infusion (Chamomile) |
| Thursday | Breakfast Fruit juice. Glass of whole milk with decaffeinated coffee or cocoa. Two milk rolls. | Mid-morning A cereal bar and a piece of fruit. | Food Seafood cream. Grilled beef steak with potatoes. Fruit. | Snack A yogurt with pieces of fruit, cereals and nuts. | Dinner Salad with strips of grilled chicken, mandarin and almonds. An infusion (Chamomile) |
| Friday | Breakfast A kiwi. Glass of whole milk with decaffeinated coffee or cocoa. Four digestive type cookies or 2 whole grain handfuls. | Mid-morning A handful of nuts and a piece of fruit. | Food Mushrooms on the grill. Turkey cutlets with soy sauce. Fruit. | Snack A drunk natural yogurt and 3 chocolate and orange cookies. | Dinner Noodle soup, Ham and cheese sandwich. An infusion (Chamomile) |
| Saturday | Breakfast Fruit juice. Glass of milk finds out with decaffeinated coffee or cocoa. Pancakes with blueberries and honey or syrup. | Mid-morning A cereal bar and a piece of fruit. | Food Puff pastry with leeks and gulas. Chicken breasts with lemon Fruit salad. | Snack Fruit juice and muffin with cheese and nuts. | Dinner Trout stuffed with escalibada. An infusion (Chamomile) |
| Sunday | Breakfast A kiwi Glass of whole milk with decaffeinated coffee or cocoa. Two slices of toasted wholemeal bread with a drizzle of olive oil and crushed natural tomato. | Mid-morning A drunk low-fat yogurt and a piece of fruit. | Food Vegetable puree. Lamb with sweet potato and apple. Natural yogurt | Snack Refreshing homemade smoothie and 3 chocolate cookies. | Dinner Mexican burritos and green salad. An infusion (Chamomile) |
