Pregnancy question...

mocha56 · 04-21-2006, 08:55 PM

I just received wonderful news that DH and I are expecting. This will be our second, but this time I'm going to avoid sugar and refined starches. What I wanted to know is that since I'm going to have go into maintenance, how many servings/grams of whole grains should I be consuming. I was reading that doctors generally recommend 6-11 servings.

Laprettygurl · 04-21-2006, 10:10 PM

Maintenance is different for everyone.

I ate high carb my entire pregnancy but if I was going to do it again I'd eat unlimited vegetables and fruits and have some servings of oatmeal, wild rice, whole grain pasta.....

Denise85 · 04-21-2006, 10:28 PM

For my last pregnancy I had 2 servings of grains a day, 4 servings of fruit, 4-6 servings of veggies, skim milk, lf yogurt and lean meats. I gained 19 pounds and was down 24 at my 6 week post partum.

mocha56 · 04-22-2006, 12:15 AM

I've definitely been leaning towards unlimited low glycemic veggies. It's really the whole grains and fruit I'm not too sure about. Right now I eat whole grains on occasion...maybe once a week (if that) and fruit I've been sticking to a cup of strawberries (or any other kind of berry) 2-3 times a week with some heavy whipping cream and a packet of splenda. I really want to make sure I don't eat the way I did my last pregnancy which was high sugar. And something else I was wondering if it's better to go organic. I appreciate any and all input I receive.

sandooch140 · 04-22-2006, 12:25 AM

Just wanted to wish you a hearty congratulation on your soon-to-be second bundle of joy. How exciting!

pixiegirl01 · 04-22-2006, 04:34 AM

No words of advice here on amounts, but wanted to jump in and say a big CONGRATULATIONS!!!

gavinsmom · 04-22-2006, 07:06 AM

congrats

.......how exciting.

Tylar_Connar · 04-22-2006, 07:12 AM

Congratulations...how far along, when are you due!!!

tammeli · 04-22-2006, 07:50 AM

First, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! And good for you for wanting to keep your weight in check during your pregnancy. I ate WHATEVER I wanted during my pregnancy - lots of junk. I gained 55 lbs.!!!!! BUT I lost it ALL by the time my baby was 3 MONTHS old!

I felt like a whale by the end of my pregnancy. Even though I lost the weight quickly, if I ever get pregnant again I would stay away from the refined carbs and just eat healthy. No strict dieting or counting calories or carbs. I'd say enjoy your pregnancy. The weight will come off afterwards when you start dieting again.

angtonio1 · 04-22-2006, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tammeli

First, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! And good for you for wanting to keep your weight in check during your pregnancy. I ate WHATEVER I wanted during my pregnancy - lots of junk. I gained 55 lbs.!!!!! BUT I lost it ALL by the time my baby was 3 MONTHS old!

I felt like a whale by the end of my pregnancy. Even though I lost the weight quickly, if I ever get pregnant again I would stay away from the refined carbs and just eat healthy. No strict dieting or counting calories or carbs. I'd say enjoy your pregnancy. The weight will come off afterwards when you start dieting again.

See that is the issue I am having....gaining soo much weight since my body is not used to eating carbs. i am terrified to death. i plan to eat very healthy during my pregnancy so i will lose it all quick. plus i am going to continue running during.

mandyc74 · 04-22-2006, 10:27 PM

I just had my baby on the 4th of this month and now actually weigh 5 lbs less than before I got pregnant. I ended up developing gestational diabetes so had to stop eating all sugar. I did eat oatmeal every morning, but that was all the grains I had. My doctor told me to follow Atkins and I would be fine. The couple of times I strayed I felt so sick that it was easy to start again. My baby is perfectly healthy (8 lbs 4 oz) except for a congenital heart defect that has nothing to do with diet. When people say they have to eat more whole grains for a healthy pregnancy I always wonder why. You get all the vitamins and minerals you need from fruits, veggies, nuts, eggs, and meat.

Congratulations on your baby! This really is a wonderful time (especially once you get past any morning sickness).

mocha56 · 04-24-2006, 12:01 PM

Thanks for all the info! My due date is Dec 27th and we're reallly excited!! It just made me wonder how much whole grains I really need to be eating. I'm eating mostly non-starchy vegetables along with eggs, chicken, seafood, pork, beef, yogurt, nuts, butter, cream, olive oil, as well as a little fruit (mostly strawberries), and an occasional serving of whole grains (I'm just not craving it). I find that I end up filling myself up on the foods I really like that there's just not enough room (or at least 6 servings worth) of whole grains. I am taking a prenatal vitamin so I don't see how I could be depriving myself of vitamins either and I feel good...no morning sickness thankfully. But once again thanks for all the advice and words of encouragement.

04-21-2006, 08:55 PM	#1
mocha56 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 718 Gallery: mocha56 Stats: 5'1" 143 (pregnancy)/105.4 /105 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2003	Pregnancy question... I just received wonderful news that DH and I are expecting. This will be our second, but this time I'm going to avoid sugar and refined starches. What I wanted to know is that since I'm going to have go into maintenance, how many servings/grams of whole grains should I be consuming. I was reading that doctors generally recommend 6-11 servings.

04-22-2006, 07:50 AM	#9
tammeli Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 626 Gallery: tammeli Stats: pregnant/140/140 WOE: low-carb	First, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! And good for you for wanting to keep your weight in check during your pregnancy. I ate WHATEVER I wanted during my pregnancy - lots of junk. I gained 55 lbs.!!!!! BUT I lost it ALL by the time my baby was 3 MONTHS old! I felt like a whale by the end of my pregnancy. Even though I lost the weight quickly, if I ever get pregnant again I would stay away from the refined carbs and just eat healthy. No strict dieting or counting calories or carbs. I'd say enjoy your pregnancy. The weight will come off afterwards when you start dieting again. __________________ Tammara Mommy to Nicole Sophia Born 10/11/05 - 7 lbs 12 oz/19 in 6 month check up: 15 lbs. 14 oz. / 26.5 in

04-22-2006, 10:27 PM	#11
mandyc74 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 95 Gallery: mandyc74 Stats: 182/138/120 5'4" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 7/5/03	I just had my baby on the 4th of this month and now actually weigh 5 lbs less than before I got pregnant. I ended up developing gestational diabetes so had to stop eating all sugar. I did eat oatmeal every morning, but that was all the grains I had. My doctor told me to follow Atkins and I would be fine. The couple of times I strayed I felt so sick that it was easy to start again. My baby is perfectly healthy (8 lbs 4 oz) except for a congenital heart defect that has nothing to do with diet. When people say they have to eat more whole grains for a healthy pregnancy I always wonder why. You get all the vitamins and minerals you need from fruits, veggies, nuts, eggs, and meat. Congratulations on your baby! This really is a wonderful time (especially once you get past any morning sickness). __________________ Mandy

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04-21-2006, 10:10 PM	#2
Laprettygurl Mother of the year Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Not Alberta! Posts: 2,758 Gallery: Laprettygurl WOE: Atkins '72 Start Date: Jan 24, 2006	Maintenance is different for everyone. I ate high carb my entire pregnancy but if I was going to do it again I'd eat unlimited vegetables and fruits and have some servings of oatmeal, wild rice, whole grain pasta.....

04-21-2006, 10:28 PM	#3
Denise85 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 21,924 Blog Entries: 11 Gallery: Denise85 Stats: 261/148/140-5'5" WOE: Dietician's plan	For my last pregnancy I had 2 servings of grains a day, 4 servings of fruit, 4-6 servings of veggies, skim milk, lf yogurt and lean meats. I gained 19 pounds and was down 24 at my 6 week post partum.

04-22-2006, 12:15 AM	#4
mocha56 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 718 Gallery: mocha56 Stats: 5'1" 143 (pregnancy)/105.4 /105 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2003	I've definitely been leaning towards unlimited low glycemic veggies. It's really the whole grains and fruit I'm not too sure about. Right now I eat whole grains on occasion...maybe once a week (if that) and fruit I've been sticking to a cup of strawberries (or any other kind of berry) 2-3 times a week with some heavy whipping cream and a packet of splenda. I really want to make sure I don't eat the way I did my last pregnancy which was high sugar. And something else I was wondering if it's better to go organic. I appreciate any and all input I receive.

04-22-2006, 12:25 AM	#5
sandooch140 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: So. CA Posts: 6,739 Gallery: sandooch140 Stats: 213/138-143 5'5", 44 years young, size 20/6 WOE: Whatever tickles my pickle! ;) Start Date: January 2003	Just wanted to wish you a hearty congratulation on your soon-to-be second bundle of joy. How exciting!

04-22-2006, 04:34 AM	#6
pixiegirl01 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: HOTlanta burbs! Posts: 4,631 Gallery: pixiegirl01 Stats: 150/122 (135)/125 5'2" (41YO) WOE: Low carb babeeeee!! Start Date: 04/17/2006	No words of advice here on amounts, but wanted to jump in and say a big CONGRATULATIONS!!!

04-22-2006, 07:06 AM	#7
gavinsmom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,330 Gallery: gavinsmom Stats: 215/191.8/140 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 9/22/08	congrats .......how exciting.

04-22-2006, 07:12 AM	#8
Tylar_Connar Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 12,435 Gallery: Tylar_Connar Stats: 198177150 WOE: 27 lbs to go for now Start Date: 10/14/06-165, 11/23/07 180	Congratulations...how far along, when are you due!!!

04-24-2006, 12:01 PM	#12
mocha56 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 718 Gallery: mocha56 Stats: 5'1" 143 (pregnancy)/105.4 /105 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2003	Thanks for all the info! My due date is Dec 27th and we're reallly excited!! It just made me wonder how much whole grains I really need to be eating. I'm eating mostly non-starchy vegetables along with eggs, chicken, seafood, pork, beef, yogurt, nuts, butter, cream, olive oil, as well as a little fruit (mostly strawberries), and an occasional serving of whole grains (I'm just not craving it). I find that I end up filling myself up on the foods I really like that there's just not enough room (or at least 6 servings worth) of whole grains. I am taking a prenatal vitamin so I don't see how I could be depriving myself of vitamins either and I feel good...no morning sickness thankfully. But once again thanks for all the advice and words of encouragement.