I was wondering if anyone could shed some light or had a simlilar situation? I am hungry all the time during this pg and have a general unwell feeling (not m/s or naursea, just generally unwell). I find I feel better if I eat regularly, like hourly but also am suffering from low blood sugar. I nearly passed out today at lunch. I usually eat at 12 but got caught in a meeting and didn't end up eating until close to 1pm, my last snack was a banana at about 11. I am a little concerned b/c last pg I suffered from GD and I fear I am headed down the same track already (I don't recall feeling like this last pg, although it was over 5 years ago). I am thinking of going to a dietician to help me plan what I should be eating - do you think that is a good idea? I was following the MB12WBT before I fell pg (not strictly) and I ate between 1200-1500 cals per day & exercised regularly, so I know that I am definately eating alot more calories than I was just a month ago... ATM I've stopped all exercise (except yoga) due to my recurrent m/c's and tried listening to my body what it wanted me to eat but I feel terribly unwell and are unable to sometimes decide what to eat. Should I go to the GP and get a referral or can I go direct to a dietician? I don't think the hosptial I am going to offers any pg diet advice (I couldn't find it on their website) however I have an pre-natal app in a months time.
I'd go to the doctor & get a referral. Or call the hospital and see if they have a service. I'd get your blood checked for everything, including iron & vitamin d.
It sounds like you need more protein and animal fats. Start taking nuts, cheese, miso soup, hummus to work. Eat something small as you need it (say every hour). Drink lots of water. Have eggs for breakfast if you can. Stay away from things that pump your blood sugar up, like bananas unless you have them with low sugar, full fat, natural yoghurt.
Lok up the Brewer pregnancy diet. It's the best diet to help a growing bub whilst keeping mum healthy too. Baby needs a lot of protein to grow cells. The Brewer diet also reduces the chances of IUGR and pre-eclampsia.
Thanks so much for your reply! I will look into the Brewer Diet today. I have an appt with the FS today but doubt he will refer me anywhere so I'll make an appt with the GP. I have eaten this morning weet bix with milk an apple and had a big glass of water and feel ok. I have a slight headache but hoping that goes by drinking more water.
I am feeling ok today. I had a sandwich for lunch and some rice crackers and am drinking more water but now I have a shocking headache and my tummy feels weird! I guess I am just full of complaints atm!
Low blood sugar and general unwell feeling
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