"pregnorexia": dangerous and unhealthy

This is a relatively new term used to describe pregnant women who try to stay too thin to the point of danger to their baby during pregnancy. There is nothing wrong with staying healthy and fit during pregnancy; however, anything can be taken to an unhealthy extreme. Pregnant women need to get enough calories for their bodies AND for their baby. Pregnancy is no time to be cutting calories. Although most pregnant women want to look sexy and fit during pregnancy, there is no need to be dangerous about it. And remember, every woman’s body handles pregnancy different, some women
are more prone to gaining weight than others. Your main focus needs to be on having a healthy pregnancy weight, not how thin you can look.
*If you are not sure how many calories are right for your body during pregnancy,
please consult with your Health Care Provider.