Twin Pregnancy Nutrition Tips

Being pregnant with twins while serving in the U.S. Navy was no joke. Between making extra trips to the doctors, trying to get enough rest and eating properly all while working in a highly stressed environment was a challenge. Not to mention having "Morning Sickness" that lasted all day throughout my whole pregnancy. During my multiple pregnancy I had to experiment with different food items until I found items that was both healthy and did not make me queasy in the stomach. Number one rule you must remember is get the phrase "You're eating for two" out your head and say to yourself "You're eating for three". Which means you need an extra 300 calories per baby. No! this does not mean load up on fatty food, that is not the way to go for you or your babies. You will need the right type of nutritional calories which will help aid your twins growth. Such as protein to help build cells, iron to fight anemia, calcium to fortify your twins and bones, carbs for energy and most importantly folic acid to make sure your babies have no birth defects.

Prenatal Vitamins

Prenatal vitamins come highly recommended for pregnant women, especially those with twins. Even though you may do a good job making sure you get all the nutrients, folic acid and iron are two crucial nutrients that you can't get enough of from just food alone.

Yogurt

Yogurt is not only good for you and your twins, but also comes in a variety of flavors. It is very rich in calcium which is important for the development of your twins bones and skeletal structure. Also if you want to avoid the sugar and fat that comes with flavored yogurt then start with plain yogurt and add your own source of fruits to keep it extra healthy.

Eggs

Eggs were one of my favorite things to eat during my pregnancy, because you can cook it in so many different ways. It is also a good source of protein and if possible look for eggs that are Omega-3 enhanced for vision and brain development for your twins.

Peanut Butter

Grab a toast and spread some peanut butter on it. Not only is peanut butter a source of healthy fat, but it's also a source of protein, thiamin,niacin, and potassium.

Oatmeal

Start off your morning with a bowl of plain oatmeal. Its source of complex carbohydrates will keep you full longer and the oat bran in it can help you lower your cholesterol level.

Oranges

You have to get some kind of daily fruit in your diet and I personally chose Oranges. It is full of vitamin C, folate, fiber and not to mention 90 percent of it is water which helped me with my daily fluid intake.

Whole-Grain Bread

Before I became pregnant I was a fanatic for white bread but for my pregnancy I had to switch it up to whole-grain bread, because of its high source of fiber, iron and zinc that traditional white bread does not provide.

Green Leafy Vegetables

Eat deep green vegetables such as spinach and broccoli. It is packed with vitamin E, riboflavin, folic acid,magnesium, and beta-carotene which is all very important for the twins cell growth,skin,eyes, and bones.

Banana

I recommend bananas because it is easy on your stomach, and has a great source of potassium. Not to mention it helps fight off fatigue.

Papaya

Last but not least Papaya. Its high in proteolytic enzymes which helps the digestion of protein. Has tons of vitamin C and helps with morning sickness as well.

source: wikipedia.com