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.
Do not neglect your babyâs health by neglecting your own! Myth: Now that you are pregnant, you should be eating for two. Fact: It is true that your nutrient needs increase, but energy requirements only increase by about 300 calories per day for the second and third trimester of pregnancy.he daily requirement of calcium is around 1000 milligrams during pregnancy. Calcium helps your body regulate fluids, and it helps build your babyâs bones and tooth buds. Examples of daily sources of calcium: 3-4 servings of dairy. 1  milk (1 serving = 1 cup). 2  eggs (1 serving = 1 large egg).