Pregnancy Weight Gain- How Much Should You Gain and When

I’ve had a bunch of questions about weight gain during pregnancy.  Women want to know what is “normal” for each trimester.  From my experience I’ve found that every woman gains pregnancy weight differently.  For example, with my first pregnancy I gained little at the beginning and more at the end.  But with my second pregnancy I gained more towards the beginning and less towards the end.  What I want to stress is every women’s body is different.  No matter what your size do NOT diet!  This really is the time to nourish your body and baby with healthy foods.  If you’re hungry, EAT!!  Just chose foods that are healthy vs. empty calories that pack on the pounds.  I highly recommend whole grain breads and pastas, low fat cheeses, almonds, high fiber cereals (my personal favorite is Kashi Go Lean Crunch! It’s high in fiber and protien and great in taste!), and a glass of orange juice (folic acid is great for your babies development).