Have any of your medical professional suggested you start eating more protein? If so, can you tell me how much?

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My acupuncturist as well as online research have all suggested 120g or more each day and it just seems like a ton. I’m struggling to get there (yes, even with protein shakes and healthy meals). Any comments appreciated. Thanks!

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Yes! My midwife and I’m also reading a book called having a healthy pregnancy for multiples.m recommends increasing protein. Water between 2-4 liters a day and protein between 120-175g per day. It’s a lot but will help promote growth and long story short- help the possibility of having 6 pound babies and stay out of the nicu.

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I’m on Ensure Plus twice a day since they are concerned about my weight. It’s a great start to my day,I have been drinking them since about 15 weeks or so. I am now at 30 weeks, almost there 💪🏼

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You could have a look at the book “when you’re expecting twins, triplets or quads” - it’s all about what/how much to eat during multiple pregnancies and even suggests recipes etc.

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My doctors have not talked to me about specific amounts, but I try to have protein at my meals and also have a protein bar snack and shake at different times during the day.

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A dietician i work with told me to drink carnation instant breakfast for increased calories and protein. I drank them a lot in the beginning when I wasn’t hungry enough to eat.

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I keep asking about this and all the MFMs just say to incorporate it in my diet 🤷‍♀️ no that helpful advice if you ask me!!

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My MFM just said to have some at every meal. She didn’t give me a precise count. My intake isn’t close to yours at all.

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Mine didn’t give an exact number they all just continued to say I should add extra in every meal I ate or else like the person above said- supplement with instant carnation breakfast.

Have any of your medical professional suggested you start eating more protein? If so, can you tell me how much?

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