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Pregnancy is an exciting time for most women. However, along with choosing names and decorating the nursery, many women experience a weight gain beyond what their doctor recommends. You can avoid excessive amounts of weight during pregnancy by watching what you eat and staying active. Although friends and family may tell you that you are eating for two, Sutter Health, a network of physicians and doctors that serves Northern California, warns against consuming more than 300 additional calories per day, during the second and third trimesters. Healthy eating habits while you’re expecting can help you maintain a healthy pregnancy weight.

There is a common misconception while pregnant, that eating for two means you need to consume more food. While pregnant you only need 250 -300 more calories then you do before you were pregnant. Chances are if you are eating a typical American diet you are getting way over the daily calories needed even without a baby growing inside. Instead of worrying about eating enough food, focus more on its value. Everything you put in your mouth goes right into your babys development, forming the structure from which they will grow. The healthier you eat the better you will feel and the stronger your body will be to support your pregnancy. You can shift your awareness simply asking yourself these two questions: How is this food feeding me? How is this fueling my babys development?