| gardengirl
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| does anyone know if phase 1 is alright in early pregnancy (4weeks)? |
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Thu Aug 19, 2004 2:56 pm |
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| deb1064
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| I don't know the official SBD word on that, but I would recommend you NOT do PH1 if you are pregnant. Start in PH2...and consult your doctor. Good luck!! |
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Thu Aug 19, 2004 3:41 pm |
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| pouncer00
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| As far as I knew, P1 was completely out if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, I'd start with P2 (but the book does address it...I just don't have it with me!) |
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Thu Aug 19, 2004 6:24 pm |
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| gardengirl
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| i looked in the book and there is a testimonial from a woman who went through the Sb while pregnant. however, i am not sure when she started it. any thoughts......... |
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Thu Aug 19, 2004 7:57 pm |
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| Vickibean
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Let me start by saying I'm no medical expert.
I'm going to be trying to get pregnant and I don't want to do phase 1 for more than a day or 2 right now. I'm having bean soup each day to give me carbs so I don't go into ketosis. I think that's really scary for pregnancy. Maybe phase 1 would be okay the week of your period, though.
I agree with Deb on checking with your doctor. |
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Thu Aug 19, 2004 8:56 pm |
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| Elspeth
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| To have a healthy baby it is recomended that you gain around 20 lbs during your pregnancy no matter what your starting weight is. Do not try to lose weight while you are pregnant because you are denying your baby the nutrients it needs to survive. Phase 3 might be ok, but I would not do anything that would cause problems in your pregnancy or with your baby. I have been through 2 high risk pregnancies, and I know how upset an OB gets when you come in and have lost weight. There are some great books out that tell you how to eat so your baby gets the best start it can. I also agree that you need to see a dr before you try any dietary restrictions. |
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Fri Aug 20, 2004 6:21 am |
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| wholefoodsbaby
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| I would assume that any radical dietary change in pregnancy, especially early pregnancy is not a good idea. Phase 1 is a detox and readjustment period and you want the environment for your baby to be smooth sailing. That is not to say that you can not make some healthy choices. Like cutting down on sugar, emtpy calories, etc. and increasing on things like whole grains, vegetables, good protein sources and the like. Your doctor will have guidelines for food intake but then you can make the best choices within them. Goodluck. |
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Fri Aug 20, 2004 12:53 pm |
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| Vickibean
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I have 2 questions about Elspeth's post. It's been a while since I was pregnant, so my take on things could be WAY off.
When I was pregnant (4 years ago) the standard was 25-35 pounds of weight gain. I was, of course, at the 35 pound mark. Is the new standard 20 pounds? Can anybody clarify this?
Also, I always thought that the baby just sucked all the nutrients out of the mother's body. The prenatal vitamins are to boost mom's vitamin stores, not the baby's.
At my last annual exam, my OB/GYN told me it was good to exercise during pregnancy, just not to START an exercise program during pregnancy. Another thing to think about. |
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Fri Aug 20, 2004 3:02 pm |
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| Elspeth
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Vickibean wrote: I have 2 questions about Elspeth's post. It's been a while since I was pregnant, so my take on things could be WAY off.
When I was pregnant (4 years ago) the standard was 25-35 pounds of weight gain. I was, of course, at the 35 pound mark. Is the new standard 20 pounds? Can anybody clarify this?
Also, I always thought that the baby just sucked all the nutrients out of the mother's body. The prenatal vitamins are to boost mom's vitamin stores, not the baby's.
At my last annual exam, my OB/GYN told me it was good to exercise during pregnancy, just not to START an exercise program during pregnancy. Another thing to think about.
I think it varies by dr and the amount you weigh when you get pregnant, with both my pregnancies, 15 years ago and 3 years ago I was told 20 lbs minimum. And yes the baby will suck the nutrients out of the mother, but if they aren't there then the baby will not have them. Everything the mother eats or drinks or is exposed to effects the baby. There has been some controversy lately about a factory that will not hire women unless they can prove they have been sterilized because they work with chemicals that can cause birth defects. Alcohol, cigarette smoke, and lots of foods will cause problems with your pregnancy. Never take anykind of herbal or natural supplements or even drink herbal teas without clearing with your dr first. I read an article about a woman who had a misscarrage after drinking herbal tea, pennyroyal I think, turns out it has been used for thousands of years to induce abortions. Everything going in your body when you are pregnant ends up in the baby. |
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Sat Aug 21, 2004 2:27 am |
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| elevn
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] Quote: At my last annual exam, my OB/GYN told me it was good to exercise during pregnancy, just not to START an exercise program during pregnancy.
Exercising is still acceptable with Doctor's approval. The thirty to thirty five pound gain is also still true. Some LIGHT excersise is okay for women who have no fitness record. Stretching helps to increase circulation. Walking a half hour a day is also advised.
I was always active, and I excercised during my whole pregnancy with my daughter. I still gained a lot of weight. I almost hit 200 pounds! I really wish I found SBD sooner as I feel I would not have gained as much.
Next time around I think it will be easier now that I'm an educated eater :D [/i] |
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Fri Aug 27, 2004 2:09 pm |
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