Weight Gain
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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...
Pregnancy Weight Gain
Asked by H.S. from Johnson City
on January 31, 2011
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I am 18 weeks pregnant with my second baby and am having a hard time gaining any weight. I struggled with hyperemesis gravidarium up until a few weeks ago. I was on ...
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- Your instincts for what to eat are right on. Lots of good fats, lots of fruits and vegetables, keeping food going in all day (to stable blood sugar, keep energy up, de...
- Just keep doing what you're doing, especially with the whole milk; there are a lot of calories in whole milk. I would also eat more meat, chicken, beef, just make sur...
- I was sick during one of my pregnancies and lost some weight. When I was finally feeling well again I put the weight on by eating lots of dairy. I probably overdid it,...
Pregnancy and Weight Gain
Asked by R.W. from Washington DC
on December 21, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am 14 weeks pregnant with baby #3, and I am dreading what I am afraid will be the inevitable weight gain that comes with my pregnancies. A little backgr...
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- one thing that may help is focusing on the kind of calories you are eating; for pregnancy, you want a lot more protein than you need for regular life (80-100g/day), an...
- Talk to you ob/gyn. He or she should have a healthy diet for you.
- Hi R., I could have written your letter! You sound exactly like me. (Except I stopped at #2!) I gained 50lbs in each pregnancy and had large babies. I ate sensib...
Can't Stand the Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Asked by A.G. from Pocatello
on December 4, 2010
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Ok ladies I am not going to lie here. I HATE gaining weight and I am very "stuck" on numbers. Like I don't feel good unless I weigh a certain amount. I know it's not h...
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- There's nothing superficial about depriving your unborn baby of nurtition. You may want to see a therapist about this. Underweight babies are very popular in skinny ...
- it sounds like you're gaining weight at a good pace. I gained 12 pounds in one month! I obsessed over the scale a lot for fear of too much weight gain. I finally stopp...
- Yeah...you sound a bit obsessive about your weight. I feel that way everyday and I'm not pregnant. When I was, though, I didn't care as much. I gained 50+ pounds with ...
Pregnancy Weight Gain
Asked by A.P. from Kansas City
on February 8, 2008
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My husband and I are thinking of trying for a 3rd baby. I've actually gained weight since teh last and really need to drop 20 pounds. While I start that venture, I'm w...
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- I don't see why you can't try to lose the weight while TTC. Simply eat healthier foods, control your portion size, and try to get out for a little exercise. Maybe ge...
- Hey A.! I think if you're wanting to lose some weight that it's best to do it BEFORE you have your next baby b/c as you know, weight loss/diet during pregnancy isn't ...
- As an OB nurse, you should lose the weight first. It has so many beneficial factors for the baby. If you are starting the pregnancy overweight, you have a higher chanc...
Weight Gain Second Pregnancy?
Asked by J.V. from Chicago
on May 11, 2009
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When I was pregnant with my daughter, I struggled to gain weight till the end of the second trimester. Well, I am 10.5 weeks and have already gained 5 pounds! Last ti...
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- No doubt you're going to hear this time and time again, "every pregnancy is different." It sounds totally normal and if you have questions, talk with your doctor t...
- you sound just like me....my 1st i didnt gain much weight & didnt start showing til almost 6 months pregnant....but then with my 2nd, & 3rd I was showing at 2 months.....
- each pregnancy is different and so is the way u put on weight. As long as your eating healthy and having your regular check ups I'm sure all is good.
Weight Gain with Pregnancy #2
Asked by A. from Dallas
on August 29, 2007
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Hi ladies,
Im 18 weeks pregnant with #2 and am finally getting out of a difficult first trimester. Im being careful about what and how much I eat and am getting so...
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- A.: In between my first and second pregnacy (12 years), my metabolism did slow down, as in every woman; I ate less in the second, and was gaining more weight, I al...
- I too gained more weight with my 2nd pregnancy, according to all my 15 female co-workers it is normal and the weight CAN come off, but the effort is going to be 10 tim...
- Hi A.! Congrats on your second baby! I was so happy to welcome number two into our family and it has been wonderful! My best advice is to not stress about it. MA...
Pregnancy Emotions; Weight Gain
Asked by S.J. from Wausau
on December 18, 2008
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Ok, just wondering if anyone else has any funny or embarrassing incidents that happened while they were pregnant & hormonal, to make me feel better ;-) This morning I ...
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- Oh girl. I cried all the time. I would cry if I couldn't find a pen. I started crying in the middle of barnes and noble once when I picked up a kids book that read " I...
- With my 1st I was also due in April - the month of Dec, I gained 10lbs! Overall I gained 65!(and was back to pre-baby weight after 6 mos.) SO don't sweat it! Fo...
- Sounds like you are doing fine...I was kind of similar w/wt, only like a 1.5-2 in first trimester and then in 2nd a 5-6lb gain like you had- my dr. expected it since I...
Baby Weight Gain
Asked by R.F. from New York
on December 26, 2011
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Hi, I am almost 30 weeks pregnant and gained 25lbs so far. I have been eating healthy all during the pregnancy and get fatter by the day .. Even if I eat a .little les...
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- I don't know if this helps you, but I'm at 34 weeks. My midwife said the best way to keep weight gain in check (and to insure I don't have a huge baby either) is to re...
- You will probably gain at least 10 more lbs. Are you exercising? Exercise and watching your carbs should help you keep the weight gain at bay.
- In your third trimester, you can expect to gain about a pound a week. Gaining 35 pounds at term is not excessive. Please don't eat less and rob your baby of nutrients...
Weight Gain W/ Mirena
Asked by T.M. from Dallas
on May 14, 2009
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I had the Mirena put in about a year ago after my second son was born. Ever since, I feel like I have continued to gain weight and it is a lot harder to lose. Has an...
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- Oh yes! I had it in for 11 months. During that time I gained about 10 pounds and felt like I was PMSing the entire time. I cramped quite a bit too. After delivering...
- I didn't have issues with weight gain, but I did CONCIEVE my third child while on Mirena! I am due in October! I know lots of people who have Mirena who love it but ...
- I gained 40 pounds in the 9 months that I had it in. Since having it removed, I haven't gained any more weight and am now able to slowly start losing it.
