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Amy Arthur

How many extra calories does a person need during pregnancy?

A pregnant woman sitting on a couch with her feet propped up and a plate of food resting on her belly.

Pregnancy places a lot of extra strain on the body, requiring more food than usual over the course of nine months to support the pregnancy and the growing baby. 

But exactly how many calories does it take to grow a baby?

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