Need some advice about my eating habits

[imreadyforababy]

HI Guys

I'm 20 weeks pregnant and i have only put on just under half a stone. I'm really happy about this but a bit worried that i should be eating more.

I haven't really had any morning sickness but for the first 12 weeks couldn't look at food, all i ate was fruit. I'm feeling much better now but am struggling to eat anything for my dinner at night, i can't face meat at any time and i'm worried i'm not getting all the nutrients my baby needs.

I'm trying to have bigger lunches but due to work this isn't always easy. Is there any super foods i could eat that will make sure baby is well fed. Is anyone else feeling like this at the moment

THANKS

G

Could you try eating lots of small meals throughout the day? I had a period when I was pg when I couldn't face meat in large chunks, but I could eat things like stir fries, or chilli con carne with lots of kidney beans, or lamb casseroled with apricots and chick peas, where meat is 'disguised' so it doesn't really look or taste like meat. Can you eat fish? Again, if you stick to bland tasting fish (lemon sole is good), it is relatively easily to hide it in vegetables or even fruit. If you can eat dairy produce you will be getting proteins, and if again you can, lots of grean leafy veg - spinach soup with nutmeg and coconut cream in it is much nicer than a plate of spinach! Also, ask you midwife about taking a vitamin supplement - there are some that are designed to be taken in pregnancy. Your baby will take whatever nutrients it needs from your body, so it's more likely to be you getting problems if you aren't taking in enough nutrients.

As Roskva says, your baby is likely to be fine, it's you who will be short of nutrients.

The only nutrient shortage that could be a problem, for you, is iron. If you are low on iron going into labour, it can make things harder for you, particularly after the baby is born.

Great sources of iron include meat, green leafy veg, broccoli, dried apricots, and beans and lentils.