How much calories are you consuming a day?

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So my midwife doesn't want me to gain anymore weight. I've put on 18.5 pounds and I'm 27 weeks pregnant. She originally told me that she didn't want me to gain any more than 12 pounds 😟 but I've already passed that mark. My last appointment i went by the strict diet of minimal carbs and sugar. Between 1200-1500 calories a day and she was very happy that I only put on 1/2 a pound. I do not have GD, I've already tested. Just wanted to see how much everyone else is eating?? I'm not sure how I'm going to go the next 3 months and not gain 😩

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a million? who cares?
if you and your baby are ok, then really who cares. 
did you ask her about her daily intake? i would!

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I hate when doctors and midwives set strict guidelines on weight as a lot of times it leads to disordered eating and malnutrition. Everyone's body is different and women shouldn't be confined to the "average" weight gain all the time. Your body will do what it needs to do. As long as you are eating healthy, exercising, and feeling good, there shouldn't be a problem. I would advise you to seek a second opinion.

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That was how many calories I was consuming when I wanted to lose weight/maintain around 128-130. That seems low to me. 
I eat probably 1800-2000 depending on the day. I've gained 15 pounds, probably more now since I've weighed myself last. I probably could cut way back on carbs but I try now to limit it to one or two meals a day. 
Sounds like she's given you a very rigid calorie consumption...that's kinda scary. Maybe instead think of meal planning or cutting back on something but keep good fats, whole grains and measure out food instead?
There's so much good information online about eating whole while pregnant. 
Everybody is different and gains weight differently. I've had "skinny" pregnant friends and "overweight" pregnant friends and guess what, they all had healthy babies and healthy postnatal recovery. 
Good luck to you!

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I don't even know...Probably 2500? 😂

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Why would she limit your weight? As if you have control over it. With my first I gained 63lbs with my second I gained 40 and this time I've gained 20 so far at 25 weeks... I have two very healthy kids and plan on the third being the same.

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On my god, the patience and kindness you have! Unless you were unhealthy overweight before the pregnancy, I would tell her to shove her calorie count up her a$$ (excuse my French 😜). Who the heck even counts calories these days?

Do what makes you feel happy and right. You know your body. Don't eat 3 Totino's pizzas ( those things are gross anyways 😝 but for some crazy reason I've been craving them) in a day, but heck enjoy that burrito for dinner! The last thing you need is the stress of calorie counting while pregnant. That will drive you insane! Dieting is stressful. It's weight, you can lose it (again don't eat Oreos for every meal and gain 70 pounds). If you had the self control before being pregnant to be healthy and maintain a healthy lifestyle, you will be able to go back to it. Enjoy your pregnancy!

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Oh who cares what a midwife says
 I gain on average 60-80 with my pregnancies. It's just how I gain. A majority of it is water weight. As long as baby is healthy

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She was upset with you for gaining 12 pounds?!?! 
I am 26w and have gained 14. I eat around 2100-2300 calories. But I'm also still extremely active at the gym and running.

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I can't stand doctors/midwives/nurses/ mother in laws.. Lol with all these pregnancy weight rules. Is there a reason she wants this?  Did you develop whatever whatever with a prior pregnancy?  I think if you're at a normal start weight and eat when you're hungry, until you're full, good and healthy food that you will be fine! I can't even imagine being weight Concious while pregnant!  12 lbs is completely unrealistic, unless you seriously started off very heavy. Ugh. So irritated when I see weman feeling like "bad preggos" or they somehow "failed" because of over zealous doctors.

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I eat way too many calories! I have gained far more weight than you have. Starting at about 135 pounds I am now 165 at only 26 weeks. I always gain a lot of weight during pregnancy though. This is my third pregnancy and I have lost the weight every time so I'm not too concerned about weight gain.

How much calories are you consuming a day?

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