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.
Extra calories during pregnancy should be from nutritious foods, such as lean meats, low-fat or fat-free dairy products, fruits, vegetables and whole-grain breads and cereals. A pregnant woman needs at least 5 to 6 ounces of protein from lean meat, fish, poultry, beans, lentils, tofu, eggs or nuts.