24 JUL

Pregnant women ‘eating for two’ is a myth that risks harming mother and baby, say experts

A survey found more than two thirds of UK mothers-to-be have no idea how many extra calories they need during pregnancy.

Nearly two-thirds felt under pressure to eat larger meals.

Alex Davis, from the National Charity Partnership, which commissioned the poll, said: “Eating healthily and consuming healthy portion sizes are important before, during and after pregnancy to increase the chances of conceiving naturally, reduce the risk of pregnancy and birthrelated complications and stave off health problems like Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.”

Guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence say women do not need any extra calories in the first six months of pregnancy.

A total of 2,100 women took part in the survey, with 85 per cent saying they did not know how many extra calories to consume during pregnancy.

More than a third thought they needed to eat 300 extra calories per day.

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