What to do if a pregnant woman is overweight

　　What to do if a pregnant woman is overweight ? If you are overweight before becoming pregnant, pregnancy may be a major challenge for you, because pregnancy may be more likely to cause complications, such as gestational diabetes, edema, etc. disease , especially if you gain too much weight during pregnancy, your chances of complications will skyrocket.

　　Tips to get your weight back to normal during pregnancy:

　　1. Eat a regular and balanced diet. Maintain a regular diet of breakfast, lunch, dinner and two snacks. A daily intake of 1,800-2,400 calories is sufficient, which may be less than what you currently consume. Irregular eating habits can easily lead to excessive weight gain.

　　2. Set up a food diary. You can refer to the advice of your doctor or nutritionist and record your own food diary to improve your food intake. For example, if you gain too much or too little weight, you can increase or decrease food based on the food diary records.

　　3. Avoid drinking fruit juices and sweet drinks. These drinks usually contain a lot of calories. Try to stick to low-fat or fat-free milk, water, and unsweetened beverages.

　　4. Remember that you don’t start gaining weight only during the 4-6 months of pregnancy. You should gain 2-3 pounds every month, and a total weight gain of 13-18 pounds during the entire pregnancy is enough.

　　5. Exercise regularly. Even if it's just a 15-minute walk every day, you can get a lot of benefits from it.

　　6. Avoid taking in simple sugars. You should choose carbohydrate foods such as whole wheat bread, oats, vegetables and fruits.

　　7. Eat snacks healthy and nutrient-rich foods. You can try whole-wheat square bread slices with peanut butter as a snack.

　　8. Drink 8-10 glasses of water every day. Staying hydrated can also help reduce food intake.

　　9. Consume 25-30 grams of fiber every day. Fiber-rich oatmeal and whole grain foods make you feel full more easily.

　　The above are the suggestions given by doctors and health experts. They are for reference only. You should take corresponding measures based on your doctor's suggestions and your own situation. At the same time, if you are overweight, mothers must maintain a good attitude, so as to be beneficial to fetus growth, otherwise if there is a psychological burden, it will not be of any benefit during pregnancy. Therefore, pregnant mothers not only need to maintain physical health, but mental health is equally important.