Doctor of Philosophy. Despite what the name might suggest, this isn't a degree for philosophers exclusively. A Ph.D is the doctorate-level degree granted in a variety of different disciplines.
The US Department of Agriculture recommends that all men and women over the age of 19 should get at least 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day (or 0.37 grams per pound). That means a woman who is 130 pounds should get at least 48 grams of protein, which could look like 7 ounces of salmon or 7 eggs. However, thatâs the bare minimum requirement. Depending on your daily activities, you still may not be getting enough.
How much protein you need. Pregnant women: about 70 grams (g) of protein per day. Non-pregnant women: about 45 g. You don't have to get the recommended amount of protein every day. Instead, aim for that amount as an average over the course of a few days or a week. Most women in the United States regularly eat more protein in a day than they need, so you probably won't have any trouble meeting your body's needs during pregnancy.