How many calories are you eating?

Question

I just did a LOT of research over the previous few days on calorie and nutrition advice for pregnant women around the world. The U.K. and America are a lot more relaxed about weight gain during pregnancy. 
 
Other countries like France and Japan are clear about the health risks associated with too much weight gained.
 
Also, what have you been told is the suggested weight gain guideline, if you feel like sharing extra info.
 
Curious as to how many calories you think you average a day?

Bonus question: do you know how many extra calories you actually have to consume during pregnancy? (Assuming you have a healthy BMI)
 
If you are suffering from severe morning sickness and therefore eat more to try to balance it out, perhaps wait until you have a day which is "normal", therefore more helpful and insightful, before voting.

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I've been going from this. I'm in the uk so as you said, there aren't any strict guidelines here. 
I'm at 17 weeks and have gained 6lbs. 
I only ate about 1000 calories before getting pregnant as I just wasn't a food person. 
I've tried to eat more now though, and more of the right kinds of food. 
I believe you're only supposed to eat an extra 300 calories if you're at a normal weight range?

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I didn't count, I ate what appealed to me, and gained about 7 kilos. One week after birth, I fit into pre pregnancy jeans.

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I only sporadically count calories...I did at first just to make sure I was getting enough, it's been a little bit hard...I was eating around 1100-1200 before I got pregnant so am now trying to stay above 1500 with 60 g of protein.

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I don't count mine. I do eat a low carb diet due to insulin resistant and I've continued to do so into my pregnancy. My doctor told me in the first trimester eating for two isn't true and a woman only needs an extra 300 calories in early pregnancy. I make sure I get three helpings of fruit and veggies a day, eat my meals as I regularly would, and sometimes have some Froyo or other dessert.

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🤷🏽‍♀️ I don't count calories, I eat what I want, when I want and hope for the best. Generally the recommended weight gain is 25-40lbs. With my daughter I gained about 30lbs from my start weight. This time around idk, last month I had lost a couple lbs 🤷🏽‍♀️.

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I read in my what to expect when expecting book that in your second trimester to increase your normal/recommended caloric intake by 300 calories per day. Then up to 500 per day in the third trimester. So if you typically eat about 1500 per day you should be between 1800-2000, no more than that

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No idea because I don't count calories.

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I was dieting before I got pregnant and was eating around 1100-1200. 
Honestly... I am probably taking in close to 1800 -2000 but half of it is coming up. 
My eating schedule has changed too. I used to be able to eat 3 meals and 2 snacks but now I'm doing close to 5 larger snacks. I eat too much, I throw up. I go too long without eating, I throw up and dry heave. Hell if i even drink too fast I throw up. Once this passes I think I'll be able to keep track easier

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When I was pregnant, I gained about 50 pounds. I was recovering from an eating disorder so I was underweight. I had to start eating a lot to be able to not lose the baby. I ate way more than the typical recommended. My doctor told me to not focus on the amount of calories and just make sure I'm eating to gain weight.

How many calories are you eating?

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