I am 18 weeks pregnant?

Question

I have already gained 7 lbs is that too much?

Answer 1

Ideally, a pregnant woman should gain about 3-4 lbs during the first trimester (that's the first 12 weeks), and then a pound each week during the second trimester. But then it is so hard to follow that guideline - nobody is perfect. Plus sometimes women don't gain much during the first trimester when they're so nauseous all the time. So it varies. What you need to do is to make sure that you gain weight steadily - not too fast, and not too slow. No extreme weight gain or loss, and you and the baby will be just fine.

At 18 weeks, you should be 9-10 lbs more, but a variance of 2-3 lbs is not bad at all. So I say you're doing just fine - don't worry about it. If you're still worried, talk to your doctor and discuss your concerns.

Goodluck!

Answer 2

That's actually about right. You will gain most of your weight near the last trimester. I didn't gain much until the last 4 months. Also, my cousin's gf is 15 weeks and she's only gained 1 pound. Talk to your doctor if you have any worries.

Answer 3

I am 18 weeks also and have only gained 8 and my doctor says I am right on schedule, most of the weight is gained at the end of this trimester and next trimester

Answer 4

No, usually by 23 weeks they say 12 to 15 lbs is normal. In my case I am 24 weeks and I have lost 14 lbs but I also have gestational diabetes and PCOS.

Answer 5

not any where near enough. You should gain half of your pregnancy weight by 20 weeks. And if you don't gain enough weight it can lead to major health issues for you and the baby both. I think that you should consult your ob on your weight gain he or she would be able to give you the best advice more so that some one off the internet

Answer 6

Yep, that sounds normal to me! I have had 4 pregnancies, but only have gone to term with 3. The most is gained in the last trimester. Just listen to your doctor..if he thinks you have gained enough, then dont worry about it.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

u need an expert.im not trying to be mean.my friend is pregnant too and she is already 5 lbs gained

Answer 9

That doesnt sound like you have gained enough you should talk to the doc

Answer 10

depens on ur body, im 34 weeks and have put on 21 kgs in my pregnancy i know some people who have bearly put on anything