Weight/BF ? from a PAIFer

Gregermis · February 2013

Hi ladies!! Hope to be joining you in about 11 weeks give or take. I'm having a little freak out moment right now and wonder if you might not share some experiences

I'm 29w1d, and I've really stalled in the weight gaining over the last couple of weeks. Thus far my OB has been okay with it, but I had to go in for shortness of breath on Tuesday (my normal OB is out this week, so it was someone else) and their scale read me in as the exact same weight I was 4 weeks prior. (I've gained about 13-14 lbs since getting pg)

Fundal height is measuring right on track, so I'm assuming baby is getting what he/she needs, but I'm concerned about the lack of weight gain possible affect milk production.

Any advice or experiences to share?

BabyKsMommy · February 2013

I've never heard of weight gain affecting your milk supply. I was a heifer and gained 50 lbs and I had a good milk supply but I don't think the two are connected. I know pcos affects milk supply.

I have this theory it could be genetic. My mom and sister have all had awesome supplies and so did I. But who knows.

Whales124 · February 2013

I gained weight like a champ, 40lbs, and had a really low supply. I had some other issues going on, but never did they attribute weight to be part of it.

Ps, jealous of your weight control as I stare at my post partum belly!

Gregermis · February 2013

BabyKsMommy:
I've never heard of weight gain affecting your milk supply. I was a heifer and gained 50 lbs and I had a good milk supply but I don't think the two are connected. I know pcos affects milk supply. I have this theory it could be genetic. My mom and sister have all had awesome supplies and so did I. But who knows.

My mom was a champ at nursing.... thanks!

Gregermis · February 2013

Whales124:
I gained weight like a champ, 40lbs, and had a really low supply. I had some other issues going on, but never did they attribute weight to be part of it. Ps, jealous of your weight control as I stare at my post partum belly!

I know I really shouldn't be complaining! I'll take 4-5lbs off of you if you'd like Wink

mdiblasi10 · February 2013

I gained a lot of weight, close to 50 lbs, during pregnancy so I am not any help there. I did have a great supply and so did my Mom when she nursed my sister and I. I think, along with other factors, supply and demand play a big part in milk production - just nurse often in those early weeks and months. Hopefully the weight won't affect your supply. I will say that you need to eat extra calories, like during pregnancy, when you are nursing. I eat all day long and I still lose weight. I can't wait to see you over here soon Big Smile

new+tothis · February 2013

With my first I gained about 20 lbs total. I didn't have morning sickness and I ate a TON. I just couldn't gain much. He came out just under 8 lbs and 21 inches long at 39 weeks. I had a massive oversupply of milk (I could easily get 60+ ounces pumping 3 times a day). As long as you're eating healthy and your doctors aren't concerned I would try not to worry.

Pnut30 · February 2013

There was a period of time where I didn't gain a whole lot....I can't remember exactly which weeks but it was early 3rd tri. I actually had a week where I lost a pound. Overall, I did gain about 35 lbs and had no issues with supply. I know I put on a few pounds toward the very end so you've still got some time!

Lots of luck to you!!

TJ1979 · February 2013

I gained the majority of my weight in the last 6 weeks. I had low supply, but I think it was due to my PCOS. GL, hopefully it all works out for you. Very happy for you to be meeting your LO soon!

IBackBevo · February 2013

I gained a ton of weight and had supply issues. I don't think the two are related.

Mrs.AmyDylan · February 2013

I put on 50lbs, so no personal experience. Are you eating enough protein? I did the brewer diet. It was hard, but really helped me get enough of the right stuff.

Gregermis · February 2013

mdiblasi10:
I gained a lot of weight, close to 50 lbs, during pregnancy so I am not any help there. I did have a great supply and so did my Mom when she nursed my sister and I. I think, along with other factors, supply and demand play a big part in milk production - just nurse often in those early weeks and months. Hopefully the weight won't affect your supply. I will say that you need to eat extra calories, like during pregnancy, when you are nursing. I eat all day long and I still lose weight. I can't wait to see you over here soon

Thankfully I'll be off my stuipd GF diet once baby is here... I think that's a big part of why I'm struggling with weight gain. If I could just have a freaking donut or two!

Gregermis · February 2013

new+tothis and pnut - thank you!! You really helped make me feel better Smile

Gregermis · February 2013

Mrs.AmyDylan:
I put on 50lbs, so no personal experience. Are you eating enough protein? I did the brewer diet. It was hard, but really helped me get enough of the right stuff.

I'm definitely getting enough protein... I'm GF so meat is easy to eat on that diet and I've always been a big carnivore anyway. The one nutrient I struggle with the most is probably calcium

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