Is it safe to diet during pregnancy ?

It is not safe to diet during pregnancy . You need to gain around 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy .If you’re overweight,  you may want to aim at 15 to 25 pounds . In obese women, it is recommend that they gain about 11 to 20 pounds during pregnancy .

Some weight gain are unpreventable because of the weight of the baby, enlarging uterus, the placenta and amniotic fluid. This weight should disappear once the baby is born.

Dieting during pregnancy can be dangerous because weight loss regimen may  restrict important nutrients such as folic acid, iron, and other essential minerals and vitamins.

However according to the American Pregnancy Association,  the type of dieting they  recommend is  referred to as fine tuning your eating habits. This  ensures  that you receive adequate nutrition for the health of you and your unborn child. It is critical to eat healthy during pregnancy . To get the nutrients you need, you have to eat from a variety of food groups. These should include fruits, vegetables, bread and  grains , proteins sources and vegetable products.

You need to eat about 2500 calories a day during pregnancy. It is important eat well than rather reducing calories.