The Boxer Rebellion. Beginning in the late 1890s, the Boxers began attacking Christian missionaries, Chinese Christians and foreigners in northern China. These attacks eventually spread to the capital, Beijing, in June 1900, when the Boxers destroyed railroad stations and churches and laid siege to the area where foreign diplomats lived.
In general, pregnant women need between 2,200 calories and 2,900 calories a day. A gradual increase of calories as the baby grows is the best bet. Here is an overview of how calorie needs change during each trimester: 1  The first trimester does not require any extra calories. 2  During the second trimester an additional 340 calories a day are recommended.
While you are breast-feeding, your body needs between 200 and 500 calories per day more than you did before you got pregnant, according to KellyMom.com. Whether you breast-feed exclusively, how old your baby is and your weight before pregnancy can all affect how many extra calories you need to provide your baby with breast milk. Losing more than 1.5 pounds per week or cutting calories below 1,500 to 1,800 calories per day can decrease your milk supply.