I'm in my first trimester and not feeling very hungry most of the time. I've heard you need to eat more during pregnancy, but when does that actually start? When do you typically begin to feel hungrier and start eating more?
Actually yaar, in the first trimester you don't need extra calories at all because of all the nausea. I started eating slightly bigger portions only after my fourth month. Don't force yourself to eat double right now, just chill!
Instead of spending on expensive pregnancy health drinks and fancy organic foods, just add simple ghar ka khana like extra dal and seasonal fruits from the second trimester. We need to save up for the delivery hospital packages and vaccination costs anyway, so simple healthy food is best.
My doctor explained that we only need about 300 extra calories in the second trimester, and 450 in the third. Eating for two is a big myth and can lead to gestational diabetes. Focus on nutrient density like nuts and milk rather than just quantity.
You don't need to double your food intake the moment you see two lines. Start increasing your portions slightly in the second trimester, focusing on proteins. Keep it clean and don't use pregnancy as an excuse to binge on junk.
Every pregnancy is different, so how much and when you should eat depends entirely on your BMI and weight gain. Please consult your gynac before making major changes to your diet. They will guide you based on your blood test reports.
