I was wondering, how much does a baby in the womb take from the pregnant mother?

Question

i can't seem to find the answer anywhere on google, so i was wondering if any of you knew? i also read that baby boys eat more in the womb that baby girls. which lead me to this question. so i guess i'm asking how many calories and all he takes?

any answers will be much appreciated, thank you!

Answer 1

baby doesn't eat. he feeds off of your nutrients.  thats why they say to eat healthy. so that your baby gets good nutrients.

the baby doesn't eat what you eat.  you eat what you eat.  

i am guessing that babies gender doesn't determine apetite.

edit: oh, i dont' know that much.  i got my information from my best friend who is a nurse and lectured my pregnant sister about eating. my sister said the food was going directly to the baby. lol  my best friend was like no!

Answer 2

Your body uses 300 calories a day to build the baby, approximately. Towards the end of the pregnancy, your body puts about 500 calories towards the baby each day. This is because the baby starts gaining more fat weight towards the end of the third trimester.