Trying to Gain
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Weight Gain After Breastfeeding?
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on January 31, 2010
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I am of average weight and height, 5'6" 130lbs. I gained 22 lbs during pregnancy and in the 7 months after giving birth I have lost 45 lbs. I can only imagine it is fr...
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- i lost considerable weight after birth of my daughter and some more during breast feeding. I gained just a couple of pounds after i stopped. my advice u dont need to...
- yes, you will need to start watching what you eat and probably exercising. Once baby starts to eat solids and is not eating as much from you, I would start the exercis...
- As you can see, breastfeeding is the fastest and best way to lose weight after pregnancy. But, after you wean, your body will not need as much calories and your metab...
Poor Weight Gain
Asked by D.S. from Syracuse
on April 3, 2007
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What am I doing wrong? At dd's 4 month well baby she was 11lbs 3 oz. (Only a 1lb gain since her 2 month.) A week later she got sick with RSV and was at the drs 3 time...
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- Does she spit up alot? I had that problem with my son. He didn't gain any weight until he was older. Looking back now he probably had reflux. Also now at the ripe age ...
- Breastfed babies don't chub-up like formula babies, and you need to consider the size of each babies parents too. I'm 5'2" and hubby is 5'9", so our girls are pretty t...
- Ok above all remember all kids are different. If the doctor isn't worried about her weight really you should try to relax about it. As long as you have mentioned you...
My Son Needs to Gain Weight
Asked by S.A. from Miami
on October 30, 2010
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he is 16 months old and only weighs 18 lbs and 12 oz. I give him cereal , baby food, real mashed bananas. he was born 6 weeks preemie at 5lbs 13oz. but has not been ab...
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- My 2nd son had the same issue. Our pediatrician actually suggested I put a little butter in his veggies. He is 15 now and still a bean pole, eats whatever he wants a...
- all babies gain weight differently he is alittle young to be stressing about this. he is eating plenty. he will gain weight when he is supposed to and may go to fat fr...
- What does your pediatrician recommend? You can also consult with Publ;c Health department if your doctor and/health insurance doesn't support you. Meanwhile, take it e...
Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Asked by A.D. from San Antonio
on December 21, 2007
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Hello all. I am a new soon-to-be mom at 21 weeks along. I have gained approximately 13 pounds with the goal of gaining no more than 30 throughout the pregnancy. I feel...
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- Stop obsessing! The average pregnancy gain is one week per week of pregnancy (40 lbs total). It is basically 9 months up and 9 months down if you work on it. I'm 6 mon...
- Yes, your hips will actually widen during pregnancy as the cartilage loosens to ease the delivery. If you think about it, it makes alot of sense. It took me several y...
- Your weight gain is great! And yes, your behind and thighs and everything else will get larger during pregnancy. Mostly because of extra fluids and blood flow. I ju...
Worried About My Son's Weight Gain
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on May 12, 2011
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My son will be 13 months old next week and weighs almost 19 pounds and is 31 inches long. He is only 5th percentile for weight. My worry is that he hasn't put on much ...
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- All 3 of my kiddos stopped gaining as much weight as they started becoming more and more active. As long as he's not losing weight he should be fine. As you have tal...
- I had a similar issue with my first son, except he was always super chubby (95th percentile for weight until 9 months old). Once he reached 9 months and to 18 months ...
- My daughter was in the 5-10% until she was 5-6 yrs old. I'm sure it's fine. My doc always told me as long as she said within her normal area on the chart and didn't ...
My Son Needs to Gain Weight
Asked by A.A. from Denver
on February 25, 2008
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My son is 6 yrs old and is only 35 lbs. and thats scary because his 3' 5 in. and so he is fairly tall for his age or within the norm. His sister is 16.5 pounds and she...
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- Your in a difficult situation. I don't have a child in your situation but I personally have a difficult time gaining weight. I'm seeing multiple doctors for this due...
- My 15 month old daughter is also on a feeding tube (NG). We are in the process of trying to ween her off of it (have been for about 5 months). If we can't get her to g...
- My friend has a son who did fine with gaining weight until he was weaned. Then he kept losing it. She had him tested for allergies, and he is allergic to wheat. Onc...
Maintaining Weight Gain While Working Out
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on January 4, 2011
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I've struggled for two years to gain back the weight that I lost while breastfeeding my DD. I'm almost there (only 4 more pounds! Yay!) My question is... I had no prob...
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- are your diamond shoes also too tight as well? sorry i couldnt resist, try adding more healthy but yet fatty foods to your diet, macadamia nuts, avocados, thing...
- Get something like a body bugg. I know they are expensive but they will tell you your daily caloric output so you know exactly how many calories to consume to keep fr...
- Diet. Go for periods of time without eating, or eating half of what you ordinarily eat. Then BINGE. (not bulemia type binging, do NOT NOT NOT stuff yourself, but eat r...
Weight Gain While Exercising?
Asked by M.A. from Washington DC
on September 3, 2011
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Hey mamma's! quick question that is probably completed stupid and common sense. I have been adding 30 minute of intense non stop cardio for the past 2 weeks and I am...
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- You are probably increasing muscle mass, which weighs more than fat. Good for you! Do you take good, natural vitamins? That could help boost your metabolism. Have ...
- I started biking to work and only lost a couple of pounds, but my pants started to fit significantly better. It was wierd to not lose weight, but it's a muscle thing. ...
- Well I am not an expert in this area, but I would guess your weight gain could be due to overeating b/c of the increase in cardio. You are probably hungrier and maybe...
Seeking Advice to Help Toddler Gain Weight
Asked by T.C. from San Francisco
on February 21, 2008
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Hi to all you wonderful moms! I have a toddler that is 20 months and is very tiny. She was born over 7 pounds and is very healthy but just VERY petite. She is mostl...
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- The pediasure is to keep her electrolytes up. You can add in other fruit juices to make it taste better. I'd contact Kelly Dorfman at kellydorfman.com She is an exce...
- Hi T., Your daughter sounds like mine. She's half filipino, one fourth mexican & one fourth caucasan, 32 months old & only weighs 25 pounds. She loves her veggies, ...
- I know it's easier said then done, but try not to worry about her weight so much. If she's happy and healthy and growing in height? then she's just fine. I'm glad she ...
Needing to Gain Weight
Asked by A.M. from Kansas City
on September 27, 2008
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Hey Ladies,
I am needing a little help to see if anyone else has had this problem. Throughout my pregnancy I only gained 11 lbs. due to a stomach condition I have....
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- It's actually normal to drop some weight after coming home from the hospital (at least in my experience), but I agree that 6 lbs. in a week is too much, too fast, espe...
- I know how the routine gets of forgetting to eat because you are so busy iwth your kid. Definately drink ensure...they actually don't taste bad. I recommend the the ...
- I remember being so busy with the baby & nursing that it seemed like there was no time to eat! I always had lots of HEALTHY snack foods like baby carrots, PB, nuts/see...
