Women's Health: Menstrual Cycles, Pregnancy, and Hormonal Balance

Comprehensive guide to female reproductive health, including menstrual cycle management, pregnancy wellness, and common hormonal disorders.

Pizza with mushrooms and ham

Is Pizza Healthy for Pregnancy?

Although pizza can in fact be healthy during pregnancy, there are healthier choices and limits to how much of it you should eat. On average, as a pregnant woman you only need about 300 extra calories per day, even if your appetite is suggesting otherwise.

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How Pregnant Women Eat Six Small Meals

It has been estimated that a pregnancy requires about 80,000 calories above a woman's normal intake. Averaged throughout the 40 weeks of pregnancy, this is roughly 300 calories more per day, though you may find you need less in the first trimester and more in the third.

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