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Not gaining weight...

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Since I've started my pregnancy, I've only gained 7 lbs.  But if you guys were to see me, my belly is huge!!!!!!!!!!!  I look like I could drop at any second.  With my first pregnancy though, I gained about 25 lbs.  I also started at a heavier weight this preg then the 1st.

My doctor doesn't seem to be overly concerned about it, but is there anything I can do/eat to gain more weight? 

 

 

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Re: Not gaining weight...

  • easjer05easjer05 member

    If your doctor is not concerned you should not be either.

    Your doc will let you know if your weight gain is not on track or if he/she thinks there is a reason to try and gain more.  I would leave it be, especially if you started out at a higher weight.  You do add about half a pound a week at the end of the third trimester, so really . . . don't be concerned and don't be looking to bulk up.

    Just concern yourself with eating healthy foods in appropriate amounts, and getting regular gentle exercise.


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  • Married2MrWrightMarried2MrWright member
    How much weight does your doctor want you to gain?  If you started the pregnancy overweight your doctor may be okay with you only gaining 10-15 lbs. overall.
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  • totalpanictotalpanic
    imageeasjer05:

    If your doctor is not concerned you should not be either.

    Your doc will let you know if your weight gain is not on track or if he/she thinks there is a reason to try and gain more.  I would leave it be, especially if you started out at a higher weight.  You do add about half a pound a week at the end of the third trimester, so really . . . don't be concerned and don't be looking to bulk up.

    Just concern yourself with eating healthy foods in appropriate amounts, and getting regular gentle exercise.

    very well said

    i never gained an ounce... as a matter of fact, i lost weight while pregnant despite eating 6-9 small meals a day

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  • ZachnLoriahnZachnLoriahn member
    I agree.  I Lost over 20 lbs the first 10 weeks of pregnancy but my doctor said its ok, because I had gained almost 30 due to some meds i was on Pre Preg, so I still have been gaining "baby" weight but loosing the "bad weight".  
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  • *blondie**blondie* member
    becareful is gaining more weight than you naturally do! my dr. was upset that I lost weight at first w/o having m/s and so i tried to gain more. well this just ended up giving me gallbladder problems. like pp, if your dr. isn't worried, you shouldn't be either
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  • MissTGHMissTGH member
    Yes everyone's weight is different i have lost 30 pounds but my baby is 3 pounds already i try and eat healthy and good porportions my doc was concerned at first but now since all my test have come back normal he isnt too worried... Just stay as healthy as possible...
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