My baby was born at 27 weeks gestation. His consultant has requested that I express with a view to nursing, which I am happy to do.
He has asked me to eat healthily but....to aim for 3000 calories a day!!!!! His reasoning is this - a normal woman needs 2000 a nursing woman needs 2500 but preemies have specific dietary needs, mainly more fat, so 3000 calories is desirable.
He has said no crisps/chips, but chocolate is fine
Trouble is I have been eating 1500 calories for so long I am really struggling. I have very little appetitie for anything other than fruit and veggies, even bread and other carb rich foods are not appealing to me at all.
Help!!!!
He has asked me to eat healthily but....to aim for 3000 calories a day!!!!! His reasoning is this - a normal woman needs 2000 a nursing woman needs 2500 but preemies have specific dietary needs, mainly more fat, so 3000 calories is desirable.
He has said no crisps/chips, but chocolate is fine
Trouble is I have been eating 1500 calories for so long I am really struggling. I have very little appetitie for anything other than fruit and veggies, even bread and other carb rich foods are not appealing to me at all.
Help!!!!