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Eating for two

A mum-to-be does not need to eat for two

1 min to read Jun 1, 2017

Gaining the recommended amount of weight during pregnancy can help your baby’s development before birth and ensure a normal weight at birth. 

Typically, a woman beginning pregnancy at a healthy weight doesn’t have increased energy requirements during the first 3 months of pregnancy, but she will need 1400-1900 extra kilojoules each day during the last 6 months of pregnancy for healthy growth and development of her baby.

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