Learned something interesting at Labor 101...

KSN1107

FYI: At our class last night, they spoke about early labor signs and one of them was that most women lose a few pounds a week or two prior to the onset of labor.  So ladies, check those scales at the doctor's office   Thought it was intersting... 

Anyone on their 2nd+ child that can confirm this???

 

TheJohns

did they give a reason why this happens?

madhatter2003

I lost weight, but I'd been losing weight for the last 10 weeks of my pregnancy due to the GD diet. 

 

BeachBaby07

I gained a ton of water, we are talking at least 20lbs in the last 6 weeks so I cant confirm but I would think its because you have lots of bowel movements to clean yourself out and your stomach is so cramped you cant eat much at one time

Mjmksb04

I was down at my 37 week appointment

LKDMLF05

My gain has been right on target the whole time, until my last two appts, so it would be nice to loose a few before the end...

I'm with PP, though.  It probably has something to do with being able to eat less, and your body cleaning itself out in preparation.