Not Gaining Any Weight During My 3Rd Trimester

I only gained FIVE pounds during my entire pregnancy. My doctors were not concerned at all with this. I was about 20lbs over weight when I got pregnant, and actually ended weighing LESS after my daughter was born then when I got pregnant! She was perfectely healthy born at 6lbs 6oz. That was 9 months ago - she is now off the charts for height (taller than 75% off all 1 year olds). If the docotrs are okay with it - try not to worry. I know it's hard, but as long as your baby is growing and developing - everything is okay.

i am in a similar situation...this is my 2nd pregnancy & i am almost 30 weeks. last pregnancy, i gained 50 pounds (i was very small to start out with), lost all but 5 pounds after the pregnancy & now i have only gained about 19 pounds & it seems to be mostly baby (well, my bottom is a bit larger, of course!). i have been very nauseous still, with vomiting at least once a week. i don't feel like eating b/c food makes me even more nauseous, but i still do (i want a healthy baby!). at my last appointment, i had only gained 2 pounds in almost 6 weeks. the OB wasn't concerned at all, as long as i wasn't losing weight. but i still think something is off. i am measuring smaller, also, which isn't normal for me.
i don't think my response is going to help you, except to say that this is also happening to me & the OB said it was okay... so maybe it is? i don't know! i hope it helps to know others are in the same situation...
-H.

Hi A.,

Its been a while, but I believe in the last weeks of my pregnancy I actually lost weight and the doctor back then said it was normal; however, each case is different and you should ask your doctor if you have concerns. Just remember that all pregnancies and babies, even among sibilings, are different.

Good luck and congratulations!

I did the same thing in my first pregnancy. I couldn't eat much because my son was filling up my abdomen so much I didn't have room - if I ate much at all I would just throw-up. My son was very healthy and 8lbs 12.8 oz. I think my total weight gain was 18 lbs. I actually gained 20 then lost 2 near the end. If your doctor's not worried then don't worry - as much as we think we are in control - we are not!

You don't mention it, but were you a shade heavy before? My girlfriend did the same thing, she was rather large to begin with and they finally figured out that she was just loosing the weight herself and the bady was gaining the same amount. She lost a total of about 40 pounds during her pregnancy. The baby did fine and she looked really pretty good when she delivered.

Karen

Not to worry, I gained 20 pounds with my 3rd child and there were no problems she weighed 5 pounds 15 ounces when she was born and very healthy. What had happened was actually nice for me since baby weight was hard for me to lose was she was growing but i was losing and it averaged out and kept my weight at a constant number, so in the end i was able to trim down a little faster, and had a healthy baby girl. The best of both worlds.

With my pregnancy, I didn't really gain any weight. I am overweight to begin with and what happened while I was pregnant was that I was watching what I was eating...for salt content...calorie restriction and eventually gestational diabetes...carb intake. I was technically losing weight and then gaining it back...but what I gained back was in baby not me. My doctor was completely fine with this.

Every pregnancy is different. Just keep checking with your doctor. With my fist pregnancy I wieghed 202 lbs at my first appointment and 201 lbs the day I delivered. I was active active and walked about a mile every day. I had problems with gestational diabetes and managed it with exercize and monitoring my sugar levels but never had to use insulin. With my second child I only gained 9lbs through out the pregnancy. As long as the baby in continuing to grow and the doctor monitors its progress you should be fine. Also when I first met with the nutritionist she put me on a diet that was too restrictive. The doctor upped my caloric limits. If you are a little overweight, I know alot of heavier woman that did loose weight during their pregnancy. Good luck.

Everyone is different. It is more typical for more weight gain during the last few months of pregnancy because the baby should be gaining weight like crazy getting ready for birth. While everything is probably fine and measurements look good (increasing) if you have a gut feeling that there might be a problem speak up. Your doctor should order an ultrasound based on the lack of weight gain and have no problems charging the insurance. I think that if it will give you peace of mind...insist on having the baby checked out. I have a friend who did just that and found out some news just a few weeks before birth that changed her birth plan considerably.

Good luck, please keep us posted.

I do not even do weights on my clients because they stress too much about it. I do a week long diet sheet at least once per trimester. What you eat is more important than what you gain. If you are eating as well as you say and growing a normal size, healthy baby, then you are doing great. Here are some great links on healthy pregnancy diet:

http://www.blueribbonbaby.org
http://home.mindspring.com/~djsnjones/index.html

I only gained a total of 8 pounds throughout my pregnancy. But my belly grew so big. My doctor said as long as the baby grows normally then it was fine that i didnt gain weight. I was overweight when i got pregnant and the weight shifted slowly to my stomach. As long as the doctor sees that the baby is growing on schedule then everything should be okay. If you are concerned ask for another ones advice.

Hi A.! As long as the baby is growing, and there is a strong heart beat, all should be well. I actually lost 30 lbs during my pregnancy. And my boy was over 9 pounds. Good luck and congrats!

I developed gestational diabetes during my last pregnancy and only gained 7 pounds total. I actually lost weight at a couple of visits due to a new eating schedule. Mt daughter was born at 38 weeks and weighed 6# 12 oz and perfectly healthy. As long as the baby is growing well, things should be fine.

A.,

I was the same way with my #3 only gained about 3 lbs the last trimester but the baby was absolutely fine. Actually had him at 36 weeks weighing in at 8lbs 13 oz. As long as you are eating healthy and feeling o.k. don't worry those little ones like to keep us guessing.

P.,

Single Mom working FT - 3 boys 18, 13 and 10.

Hi A., I only gained 13 pounds total with my youngest. I lost 2 pounds in 2 weeks toward the end! But doc said as long as I was eating (which I was) that I shouldn't worry about it. I was eating alot of meals but they were small which I think is why I actually lost. But she was born at 39 wks weighing 6lbs 12oz. I think you and baby will be fine.

Good luck!
S.
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Don't worry, it's completely normal. This happened with both of my pregnancies. i gained a ton really fast and then stayed relatively the same during the last few weeks. I actually ended up thinner post pregnancy than i was pre just because weight shifted from elsewhere in my body to my belly to sustain the growing baby...and my kids weren't tiny either. My second was 8lbs4oz. So I wouldn't worry too much. If the doc isn't terribly worried it's probably because they've seen this happen before with no consequences.
I hope everything goes well for you and congrats on your soon-to-be new bundle of joy:):)

I would listen to your doctor and express any concerns to him/her. Maybe you could get in for an earlier ultrsound for reassurance and talk to a nurse about your concerns. I would just be focused on taking care of yourself.

With my son (1st child), I was actually 5 pounds lighter by the time I delivered him. I gained no weight and just lost weight during the pregnancy. My doctor never had a problem because my son was measuring OK and everything else seemed fine. I now have a happy, healthy 10 year old.

Yes, and let me assure you that both of my boys turned out just beautifully! With my first, I gained 8 lbs. After delivery I weighed less than before I got pregnant. With my 2nd, I lost weight. Both boys were fine. My belief is that sometimes the baby takes so much that the mother actually loses weight because she isn't getting as much but the baby seems to get plenty. Be positive though. In all likelihood you and baby are just fine. Congrats on the newest addition to your family M.! Shannon G.

I haven't read the responses, so I may be repeating, but I think the baby consumes more calories at the end than any other time and it's normal to not gain or even lose a little in the last few weeks. I never gain my last 6-8 weeks in pregnancy. I'm four weeks away from having my third, by the way, and all of my babies are healthy. Good luck and try not to worry too much.

I gained all of my weight with my son in the first 5 months and then just basically stayed within 4 pounds of that weight. He was fine.

A.,

Don't worry too much. It is normal to not gain weight at the end or during. With my first baby I lost weight in the first trimester and never gained it back. I was overweight and as my belly and baby got bigger the rest of me got smaller. My second pregnancy was similar while I did not lose any weight I only gained 5 lbs. Your body may be using up other fat stores for you and all of the food you eat is going to your baby. That is what my doctor explained to me. It is not a bad thing as long as the baby continues to grow. Look at it as a bonus, less baby weight to lose afterward. Good Luck with you new baby.

K.