Intermittent fasting and pregnant?

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Ive been following a fasting diet for a while and now I'm pregnant (nothing extreme - only skipping breakfast)..
Im also trying to watch what i eat this time because i gained 67 lbs in my first pregnancy and i don't want this to happen again.
Will it affect the baby if i follow the fasting method while im pregnant? Should i go back to eating 3 meals? What type of diets are you following with your pregnancy? 
Tia

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You shouldn’t fast while pregnant. Eat when you’re hungry and eat what you want.

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I see no issue skipping breakfast, as long as the total calories per day isn’t in a deficit. I wouldn’t reduce the calories while pregnant.

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You shouldn't skip meals while you're pregnant. You need to talk to your OB about this.

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if you’re worried about your weight gain, just watch what you eat and do light exercises! eat three meals a day, and swap and bad snacking with healthy stuff; ie, if you like chips, switch for a couple of almonds, or carrots.

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I would talk to your OB to get the correct information but I would think that it is not best to skip meals as you already know baby takes so much from you that you need those extra calories.

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My doctor told me it’s completely fine to continue to IF during my pregnancy as long as I get enough calories during my window of eating. My only problem is I’m in my 1st trimester and I get sick if I don’t put something in my stomach when I wake up so I plan to pick IF back up in the 2nd trimester.

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As long as you're keeping your maintenance calories the same you'll be fine. I've been doing IF since last summer and will continue now that I'm pregnant. I actually tried to incorporate three meals (breakfast) when I found out I was pregnant. My body absolutely cannot tolerate it, partly due to severe reflux. As long as you feel fine, continue it, but definitely eat earlier if your find yourself becoming hungrier earlier. Good luck!

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I don’t think it would be a good idea...both drs I’ve had have specifically told me to eat as soon as I wake up because it helps with morning sickness. But I would ask your dr.

Intermittent fasting and pregnant?

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