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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've been eating fairly healthy (5+ servings of fruits/veggies) but still eating carbs probably 4 times per day (either 1-2 pieces of bread, or 1-2 servings of brown rice, and 1 handful of Fritos (craving the salt!)).  I've had some stomach issues, and on those days I drink full-sugar gatorade.

Well, I went in for my 20 week scan two weeks ago.  Turns out my baby is underweight, and I got sent to a specialist.  I've been told to increase the amount of red meat, carbs, other protein, and anything the baby wanted including Fritos or gatorade.

Background - I have a higher BMI normally; 10 lbs above normal.  During pregnancy, I had not gained any maternal weight from 12 to 20 weeks.  I also normally have a huge sweet tooth, but have only craved salty things since becoming pregnant.  I have terrible heartburn, so I have to eat tiny meals or else I get bad nausea/heartburn.

Talk to you provider, but I'm supposed to be going to town on anything I/baby want.  You should follow the guidance of your provider on what to eat so that you are comfortable.   [/quote]

There’s nothing wrong with carbs![/quote]

I guess I should have added that I have PCOS so have had higher blood sugar in the past; I previously was under medical guidance for the past few years to reduce my simple carbohydrates  and focus on eating lower sugar fruits (aka pick a strawberries over bananas).  Thus, increased carbs is newer to me given my prior medical history.  My bloodwork at 12 weeks even while eating increased carbs was on the lower end of the scale.  [/quote]

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