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writes:Hi, and thanks for anyone that replies back to me :) I just had two quick questions. Well three months ago I found out I was pregnant so I started going to the Health Department here where I live for one of there programs. The last I went there was a couple weeks ago and they told me I was under weight. So I bought some Nutritional Shakes (Meal Replacement) to help gain a little bit of weight) So my question is bc (my doctor prescribed me prenatal vitamins) will I over do if I take prenatal vitamins and drink the shakes like both in the same day? Which of course I don't drink the shakes every single (day) My other question is, I'm done with morning sickness and the fatigue crap) Now I can barely walk a mile without my legs and butt hurting! Is this normal? The other night I somehow over did it which I swear I only walked like a two miles that day I could barely stand up because my legs were hurting and were trying to give up. I'm not even showing yet.. I mean I could see if I were like 5 months a long that starting, but yeah any help would be great thanks Reply to this Question
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reader, AuntyEm  +, writes (29 November 2009):
 If your past 16 weeks pregnant you don't need to continue taking folic acid. Its only really important to have it in the first trimester. If you do eat nuts, please avoid peanuts. If you eat eggs make sure they are cooked until solid.
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reader, anonymous, writes (29 November 2009): Why are you buying meal replacement crap instead of eating more food to increase your weight? It is imperative that you gain weight. You need to eat more proteins, meat, fish, eggs, cheese, pasta, beans, nuts, vegetables and fruits-real food.If you can't afford medical care check out a free clinic.http://www.freemedicalcamps.com/Make sure you take the vitamins and especially eat foods with folic acid.
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reader, AuntyEm +, writes (29 November 2009):
Its normal to feel tired and a bit under the weather withing the first few months of pregnancy. After about 16 weeks you should start to see your energy levels return to normal as long as your eating a good diet. Carbohydrates like bread pasta and rice are good, milk yoghurt and plenty of fresh fish and vegetables too. Avoid any food that are unpasturised such as soft cheeses and avoid shellfish and peanuts as in some cases they can cause allergies in your baby.
If your feeling a little sick still in the morning then eat a piece of dry toast or a couple of plain cookies before you get out of bed. If your getting cramps in your muscles you may be low in potassium so eat a banana a day or drink some tonic water.
Pregnancy vitamins are fine as long as you dont take more than the recommended dose, but eating a variety of foods is probably more beneficial and the vitamins in any food you eat wont conflict with the pregnancy vitamins. The body expels any excess above its needs.
Rest is important too in early pregnancy, when your feeling a little low. If you can take exercise in short bursts with rest periods in between you should begin to feel a little better.
On days where you cannot face food, just eat what you really really fancy...it's better than not eating at all. Avoid alcohol and smoking or smoky environments.
I hope you feel better soon and all is well
Aunty Em xxx
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reader, DrPsych +, writes (29 November 2009):
 I think your body is telling you to slow-down and take it easy. I was pretty shattered and the morning sickness was fairly yuck when I was having my little boy - I threw up in the bus lane on the way to work one morning! I did find that drinking ginger beer helps...and ginger biscuits. As for your weight, I think you should focus on eating more carbohydrates. The problem with those specialist drinks is that they fill you up and may distract you from eating proper food. It maybe that you are naturally slim and you obviously weren't too thin to conceive so try not to worry. If your Body mass index is just below normal range then focus on eating complex-carbohydrate foods, as well as veg and fruit. You don't want to over-do vitamins because too much of certain vitamins (e.g. Vit D and C) can be harmful to you and your baby.
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