Second trimester weight loss

After a woman becomes pregnant, the fetus continues to grow, so it needs a lot of nutrients to maintain growth. Pregnant women usually need to eat a lot. Under normal circumstances, the weight of pregnant women will increase, but some pregnant women have experienced weight loss. Usually when this happens, pregnant women are often very worried, fearing that there is something wrong with the baby.

What causes weight loss during pregnancy?

1. Morning sickness

From the early to mid-pregnancy, pregnant women will experience a series of physiological reactions such as morning sickness and morning sickness, which will make them lose their appetite, unable to eat, eat less, and cause weight loss. This is a normal pregnancy reaction and pregnant women don't need to worry.

Measures: The diet at this time should be light and not too greasy. Toast, baked bread slices, soda crackers, etc. can relieve the symptoms of morning sickness, but at the same time, you should also have a balanced diet and supplement a certain amount of folic acid, such as animal liver, eggs, beans, green leafy vegetables, fruits and nuts.

Pregnant women with severe morning sickness do not need to emphasize regularity in their diet like normal people, and they should not be forced to eat. The frequency, quantity, type and time of meals should be adjusted according to the pregnant woman's appetite and the severity of the reaction. They should eat small meals frequently to ensure the amount of food they eat.

2. Loss of appetite

In the early and middle stages of pregnancy, pregnant women may experience symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, loss of appetite, etc. due to various physiological reactions. These are also normal.

Measures: Rationally adjust the diet. The diet of pregnant women should be nutritious, light and delicious, and easy to digest. When it comes to taste, there is no need to be too taboo and you can try your best to take into account the eating habits and preferences of pregnant women. Alcohol should be strictly prohibited.

What to eat during pregnancy

Try to eat less snacks and late-night snacks. Everyone knows that snacking is one of the important factors leading to obesity. In fact, midnight snacks are also the enemy of maintaining weight, especially if you eat them about two hours before going to bed. Due to lack of consumption, fat can easily accumulate in the body and make you fat.

Eat more green vegetables. Vegetables not only contain rich vitamins, but also help the body absorb calcium, iron and fiber to prevent constipation. Eat less greasy food and more food rich in protein and vitamins.

Keep a food diary: record what you eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day, and reflect on whether you have eaten anything you shouldn’t have.

Weigh yourself every day: This can serve as a constant reminder for you to be mindful of your diet and avoid overeating.

Go on a diet the next day if you overeat: If you accidentally overeat, you don’t have to blame yourself too much. It is recommended that you reduce the amount of food you eat the next day and eat light food.