Twins-what to eat?

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Lots of mamas here having twins. What a beautiful blessing! We are grateful to also be having twins. Currently 8 weeks! Question: what are you ladies making sure you eat? How are you nourishing your bodies so that both babies are growing healthy and strong? Looking forward to the feedback!

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I recommend that you read "When Expecting Twins, Triplets or Quads" by Dr. Barbara Luke. She specializes in multiple pregnancies and has specific diet and weight gain guidelines to follow to ensure that you are gaining enough weight. She also has a whole section of yummy recipes in the back of the book. Good luck with your pregnancy! 😊

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I eat more protein. The sources recommend 160g daily but I try to eat at least 120g. Because of how far along I am (21w) I know the babies are hardening their bones so they need extra calcium, so I eat much more dairy. Greek yogurt and cottage cheese are good protein sources too. Lately I've been eating more iron-rich sources to help my blood. I'm at the point in my pregnancy where anemia is common.

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I make sure to pack a ton of healthy snacks each day because I'm hungry frequently but not be able to eat much in one sitting due to bloated feeling etc. It's so easy to be hungry and the most accessible stuff is the "bad stuff" so I surround myself with yogurt, fruit, baby carrots, hard boiled eggs, etc so I have no excuse. I'm trying not to stress out about how much weight I'm gaining (too little vs too much is hard to balance) but just try ensure I eat healthy when I'm hungry. I also sometimes do carnation breakfast shakes or Odwalla or naked juice smoothies. Great to get some nutrients in the morning while driving to work. Finally there was a study out of Sweden suggesting moms who eat chocolate during pregnancy have happier babies. I'm not sure how rigorous that study is but I'll take it! I try eat a little chocolate every day. Remember what you eat is introducing your babies to flavors and they're more likely to like the stuff you ate while pregnant

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This was a big concern of mine too, so I downloaded the app - My Fitness Pal to track my food and calorie intake. I've read conflicting information about how many calories are recommended for twins anywhere between 2,500-3,500. Between first trimester food aversions and general lack of appetite, I wanted to make sure I was taking in a reasonable amount of food. Regarding specific food, I try to eat lots of protein,  fruits,veggies and whole grains and when those don't sound good I eat whatever!

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To be honest I have not changed how I eat. I just make sure I eat more veggies and fruts and lots of water. And my babies have been growing just fine. At my 29 week ultrasound babies where measuring right on track and about 3 pounds each. I have gained 20 pounds so far, and doctors are content with my weight as long as babies are growing fine. I do take a prenatal vitamin and Iron supplement.

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The only thing I have done since finding out we're having twins is that I only drink water now and I take a prenatal vitamin. I have cut out things just to be safe. Like not eating as much fish, no runny eggs, things they say pregnant women should avoid. Just trying to be safer since there are two in here.

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Lots of protein and healthy fats :) I follow a meal plan to make sure I get at least 130g of protein In daily and a balanced diet of everything else

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I eat whatever I am in the mood for at the time, lol I eat fruits, Crackers, soups ect. I also take a prenatal, iron supplement, and folic acid supplements.

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My doctor told me the most important is to eat lots of protein. Twins need protein to grow. And take double prenatal vitamins.

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