Is it bad to only eat one meal a day while pregnant?

Answer 1

Yes, VERY BAD, unless you are nauseated and vomiting because of the pregnancy, if so, seek medical attentionimmediately. Your kid may get growth retardation and different problems if you don't eat properly.

If you are concerned about your figure, don't worry, your baby is taking a lot, and the reason why you look fatter is because of the hormones present during pregnancy. You'll see that after delivery, your face and body will quickly start going back to normal, and you'll look thin again. But please, don't do that to your baby on purpose!!!

And besides, thinking that by skipping 1 or 2 meals you will get thinner is a MYTH. The body needs a certain amount of calories, so you'll take them in the other meals.

Answer 2

Im not a doctor or a mother but yes it probably bad to eat only once a day while pregnant. You are probably worried about weight gain and thats ok. Eat more, way more. But dont be like most women and use pregnancy as an excuse to eat junk food and ice cream 24/7. You should eat healthy, homecooked meals. Just remember that whatever you put in your mouth goes straight to baby AND if you eat crappy food then it will show after the baby.

Answer 3

Yes it is bad to eat only one meal if your pregnant or not. The baby needs the fresh nutrients from eating more often. If your having a problem with nausea here's a trick that helped me. Take a B6 vitamin and a sleep aid (the cheap stuff is fine) at night before bed and the next morning no morning sickness. It was a trick my doctor told me and I also found it on a baby web site. It works. If you still have trouble eating talk with your doctor.

Answer 4

Yes
You should try to eat at least three meals a day, and healthy if you can. Some treats are okay, but the baby really needs the nutrients.

Answer 5

Yes! You must eat three meals per day plus two snacks. Keep it healthy. It can be hard in the beginning because of the nausea. I actually lost 12 lbs my first three months with my daughter. But after the first three months you need to eat not only to feed the baby, but to keep your energy up.

Remember, if you don't eat what you should, your baby will get it from your body's reserves, making you unhealthy and therby jeapordizing your baby. Especially drink alot of milk or eat calcium rich foods. If you don't, the baby will get the calcium from your own bones and teeth.

Good luck with your baby!

Answer 6

Yes, unless your eating on 8000 calorie meal a day.

You should have three well balanced meals, remember you are eating for two not just yourself.

Good luck!!!

Answer 7

yes
it's bad for your baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and if you're getting sick too then it's JUST NOT ENOUGH!!!
eat small meals through out the day, even if YOU don't feel like it, your bodies need it.
carrots, oranges, crackers, salad.something good for you and your baby.lots of milk and take your vitamins.
if you do this you'll still be very lucky to have a healthy baby.
that's what to strive for. a healthy baby.
good luck!!

Answer 8

Most definitely!!!Several small meals okay but at least two meals one at 10am and one around 4pm

Answer 9

I really don't want to believe you asked that question
YOU NEED TO EAT FOR YOUR BABY'S HEALTH AND YOURS, YOU NEED TO EAT EVEN WHEN NOT PREGNANT DON'T YOU? If you cannot afford to eat properly/healthy, check into programs provided by your county health department, or child welfare department. But by all means please eat.

Answer 10

yes my best friend and i were going to school together and she had only an apple and drank milk that day... not only was it bad for her but she felt terrible about starving her baby that day :(