Nutrition for Twin Pregnancies

About this episode

This episode discusses the nutritional needs and caloric requirements for women pregnant with twins, along with common food taboos during pregnancy.

You've heard the phrase "eating for two". So if you're pregnant with twins, should you be "eating for three"? What exactly does your body need nutritionally to help with the growth and development of your babies? What are the daily caloric requirements? Plus, we'll demystify common foods that are often considered "taboo" during pregnancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• nutrition
• twin pregnancies
• caloric requirements
• pregnancy diet
• food taboos

Keywords

• nutrition
• twins
• pregnancy
• caloric intake
• diet
• food restrictions

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