I saw my doctor yesterday and she said I had gained too much weight for the month. I gained 6 pounds and she said gaining 4 was normal. As a little bit of a background, I'm a petite person. Five feet tall, started out this pregnancy at a healthy 110. She then told me to go on a no carb diet. It's killing me already. Any tips or yummy snacks you ladies have to make this more tolerable?
Re: When your doctor tells you she doesn't want you to get fat....
I'm definitely had more bread than usual since getting pregnant. Paleo 80% of the time was a staple, but most of that went out the window with all day nausea.
While I'm watching the carbs, I'm letting them happen!
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I am not a particular fan of doctors wanting 5-6lb babies at birth and tell you to not eat, or to count calories, etc. Obviously workout to stay fit and strong and eat healthfully. But don't limit your weight to the point your baby is forced to be underweight as well.
I'm sorry but I'd be looking for another doctor or midwife. It's not like you're a 200-lb momma who has to ACTUALLY watch carbs (like me). I don't even have to eliminate carbs, just portion control and eat the right kinds of carbs.
You shouldn't be worrying about this and stressed. If you're eating healthy THAT is what matters.
I would even say to try to find one who has dealt with women in your particular situation with your family history etc and who is skilled in pregnancy nutrition and will help you make a plan rather than just saying "no carbs." Did she give you any more than that? Like "this many calories, this much protein etc." Or just: No carbs. Because telling you what NOT to eat is not nearly as helpful as telling you what's GOOD to eat.
At the very least, I'd go in next time asking a LOT of questions and maybe ask for a referral to a nutritionist.
I had hummus earlier today, yum! All sorts of flavors out there or make your own. I live near a middle eastern restaurant/store so that's going to be second best to homemade.
Popcorn is a complex carbs, doughnuts are not.
Nuts and beans!
I love my doctor and would do whatever she says so I get the attachment. But this is just a grain of salt thing here.
There was a study put out by Duke (I think?? Can't remember) about the enormous fallacy of the "small pelvis" and the rate of c-sections.
It's a buzz phrase doctors use. The pelvis simply can't be measured until delivery as it changes so much.
I am just astonished at your doctor's response!
I don't agree with your doctor at all. Definate overreaction especially considering your starting weight.
As for the weight gain... That sounds excessive. Cut back maybe but cut out... No. I'd starve if I was off carbs. The only thing I'm able to keep down right now are Rice Krispies...
My sister also gained more than 4lb after the first tri. She was bummed, but it motivated her to watch portion control and to start working out, which made her feel better and regulated her weight gain for the rest of the pregnancy.
I wouldn't cut carbs out, us pregnant ladies crave them for a reason!
I'd find someone else or start ignoring the docs weight gain advice!! Lol