Unhealthy Eating - Feeling guilty :(

kenfw89 · August 2023

Anyone else not been eating great throughout their pregnancy? I’m 32 weeks and I’m starting to feel really guilty the closer I get, and worried that I’ve done some damage to my baby.

I’ve always managed to get in healthy foods (eggs, nuts, spinach smoothies, my prenatals etc) but I know I’ve gone way overboard on junk food (especially sugar).

Surprisingly, I haven't gained a ton of weight. 21 lbs so far. And no gestational diabetes and still have low blood pressure.

What are the chances my poor diet has done some damage to baby? I keep hearing “babies are resilient” but is that really true?

jesse_be11 · August 2023

I’m almost 35 weeks and I really at this point believe that pregnancy can be super tough for some women and if you eat anything at all you’re lucky to keep it down. My first trimester I was so sick I don’t think I ate a vegetable until 18 weeks. The second I rebounded and definitely had a better diet. Now I flip flop between eating well and poorly, ie: ice cream, salads, potatoes, pizza pops. Just as my symptoms flip flop - nausea, low energy, feeling good, heartburn. I just think women for centuries before us managed to have humans, and we’ve got a ton more information and support and if what you need is a tub of Ben and Jerry’s then do it. Babies get what they need, and we do the best we can. Be kind and compassionate with yourself. You’re growing a human and giving up your body to do it.

meggyme · August 2023

Babies are good at taking what they need. Usually it’s the mother that ends up lacking nutrients due to it. Your prenatal should cover most of the nutrients baby need.

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