Pregnant and BFing, re: weight gain

jf198400

I am 15 weeks pregnant and still BFing my 1yr old DD 3times/day.  I have only gained 1 lb so far this pregnancy, last time I had gained about at least 7 lbs by now.  I think it's b/c of the BFing.  I'm wondering if I should be concerned, or if you have any suggestions to up my weight gain.  I am planning on weaning sometime soon, but not right away b/c DD is currently adjusting to starting DC so I don't want too many changes at once.

meganandgabe

I didn't really gain any weight until I weaned DD ( I was about 4 months pregnant) and then the weight PACKED on even though I hadn't changed my eating or exercise habits.  Have you talked with your Dr?  Is he concerned?

Qmommy

nothing to be concerned about.  I didn't start gaining with either kid until 22 weeks.  I just didnt have m/s this time and ate like a cow the first few months and didn't gain anything!  Woo hoo! I'm still BFing #1.

jf198400

meganandgabe:

I didn't really gain any weight until I weaned DD ( I was about 4 months pregnant) and then the weight PACKED on even though I hadn't changed my eating or exercise habits.  Have you talked with your Dr?  Is he concerned?

At my DR appointment last week, I had just shoved a big dinner down my face before I went, so my weight was deceptively higher.  I think if I still am not really gaining by my next appointment, I'll discuss it with him.  I'm nervous though because he told me I shouldn't BF while pregnant.  I did my own research and decided that there's no evidence that it causes pre-term labor and I'm going to wean when DD and I are ready.

beedale862003

Its normal not to gain any weight at 15 weeks BF or not.  I wouldn't worry, your body will tell you if you need to eat more.  It's also common to gain less with subsequent pregnancies.