- Balance your diet with the food pyramid
- Eat a variety of foods within the food groups
- Set up a schedule for meals and snacks
- Be sure to get enough dairy every day, like milk, yogurt or cheese
- Add more fruits, vegetables, and whole grain breads to your menus
- Carry snacks like dried fruits, nuts, and whole grain crackers in your purse
- Stay hydrated
- Eat frequent mini meals or snacks
- Ask your doctor about prenatal vitamins and DHA supplements
How to Eat for More Than One
Experts recommend that a woman pregnant with one baby should get around 2500 calories daily, beginning in the 2nd trimester. But a party of three, or more? You may need to be eating 3000 or more calories per day as soon as you're aware of a twin pregnancy.
Here are some healthy ways to increase your calories:
Did you know that DHA, an important omega-3 fatty acid, supports your babies’ brain and eye development during your pregnancy? *†
Expert panels in lipid nutrition have recommended 200-300 mg of DHA per day for pregnant and breastfeeding women‡. Did you know that the average American women who is pregnant or breastfeeding consumes only about 54 mg a day?
Ask your doctor about Expecta® LIPIL® DHA Supplement for pregnant and breastfeeding moms. One soft gel has 200 mg DHA, which your diet may lack. ‡
Maternal DHA intake can help your babies get their best start in life. It has been associated with improved IQ scores in children at four years of age.*†
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
†From a randomized, double-blind clinical study of mothers supplemented with cod liver oil containing DHA and EPA.
‡A Daily Value for DHA has not been established.
