Dietary needs for multiple pregnancy

If you are carrying more than one baby, you’ll need to eat a little more than if you were carrying a single child.

If you have a multiple pregnancy, adding a few extra snacks or light meals to your usual diet may help you meet your needs (see Nutritious snack ideas). Special vitamin and mineral supplements may also be recommended.

Discomforts of pregnancy such as morning sickness pressure on the stomach from the uterus, slower digestion, and physical discomfort are often greater during multiple pregnancies. These problems can really affect your appetite.

You can adapt what you eat by opting for more nutrient‑rich foods or drinking nutritious beverages like smoothies, fortified soy beverages, and milk more often.

For more information on twin or multiple pregnancies, see Multiple pregnancies (twins, triplets, etc.).