[Submitted Question]

I know you should eat an additional 300 calories per day while pregnant. However, I have been on complete bedrest since week 18 and it looks like I will spend the rest of the pregnancy in bed. Obviously, I am using up less energy than normal that way. So how much should I eat?

[WombToBloom]

You should still eat an additional 300 calories per day during pregnancy, even though your activity level is less because your fetus still needs extra calories to grow. Watch your weight and if you find yourself gaining too much weight, you can cut back by around 300 calories in order to keep your weight down. Stick to a balanced diet, high in protein, fiber, complex carbohydrates with a limited amount of raw sugar and fats. You should gain around 25-30 pounds throughout the entire pregnancy.

[tariq456]

No.I think you do not eat less food even if you are on bed rest.It may harmful for you and for your baby as well!