i'm 27 and this is my first pregnancy, i was a bigger eater before i got pregnant and find that i am actually eating less now...i have not had a drop of morning sickness and i am not sure if this is why i am gaining so much
any suggestions on how to stop gaining so much? i know not to diet, but i am nervous that i will get too big
2006-07-15 12:33:46 · 15 answers · asked by what2do? 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
That depends on your pre-pregnancy weight. Usually the less you weigh the more the doctor will expect you to gain. If you're a larger woman to begin with, he may not want you to gain as much. I'm 4.5 months pregnant and haven't gained anything.
Just remember, don't try to lose weight while you're pregnant. But try to eat very healthy, and remember ... the more weight you gain, the more you'll have to lose!
Good luck!
2006-07-15 12:41:30 · answer #1 · answered by Lady J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The total amount of weight that the average pregnant women gains is 25-30 pounds in the entire pregnancy.
Watch your carbs. Eat carrots instead of chips. Don't eat fast food - even a McDonald's salad, after all the dressing, is really loaded in calories.
Your doctor should be keeping tabs on your weight. Talk to your OB on your next visit. Doc may recommend a nutritionalist who'll look over your diet, and see what you're doing wrong.
Also, make sure you're checking up on your water intake. Drink at least 8 - 8oz glasses of water a day.
Summer is hot, and can be uncomfortable when you're pregnant - but it's also the best time to eat healthy. Fresh fruit & veggies are abundantly cheap, and water is very easy to drink when it's cold & refreshing!
It's not how much you eat, it's what you eat. You should continue to eat small meals, 6 times a day. But, make them healthy meals & snacks. Lean cooked meats, veggies, fruits, whole grain, cheese - make a great diet.
Also, I suggest picking up swimming. The water gives great support for baby, and is rated the best exercise for pregnant women.
2006-07-15 23:35:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much you weighed before you were pregnant.. I only weighed 125 lbs and the doctor told me that I had to and prob would gain more than women who are heavier then me. I gained a lot of weight because I was always the type that could eat and eat and not really have to worry about weight gain.. I had my child and the weight just slowly came off.. I wouldn't go over board just try to eat healthy for you and the baby.. but don't worry your providing a healthy body for your baby to grow in for the next couple months.. your doctor checks your weight gain everytime you go so if he was concerned he would say something..
2006-07-15 20:19:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been told that women tend to gain more weight with their first pregnancy...I wouldn't worry about it. I gained almost 50 with my first baby, so to me 18 pounds sounds pretty good for 5.5 months. I don't think there is a way to stop gaining weight while you are pregnant --- you have to remember that you are retaining water too...that has a lot to do with the weight gain.
2006-07-16 01:31:15 · answer #4 · answered by Chela 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you started at a normal weight, your weight gain should be between 25-35 lbs. Seems like you are right on target to fall in that range. Don't worry about gaining weight. What is important is focusing on having a healthy baby. As they say, the end justifies the means.
Also, remember that all the weight you gain is not fat. The baby amniotic fluid, increase in blood supply, increase in breast size, etc. accounts for close to 20 lbs alone. We gain some weight that is called maternal stores that is basically temporary fat we store for energy.
Best of luck!
2006-07-15 20:46:03 · answer #5 · answered by aliza1999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's actually decent weight gain.
I just delivered a newborn last week, I was 130 pounds pre-pregnancy. My last weigh in before delivery was 178. I only remember throwing up maybe twice through the whole time.
The best person to ask would be your doctor.
2006-07-15 19:52:36 · answer #6 · answered by Raina B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course not! My aunt is five months pregnant and she's gained almost 30 lbs! And its only one baby.
2006-07-15 19:37:58 · answer #7 · answered by DiRtAlLtHeWaY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your supposed to gain 25 to 30 pounds during your pregnancy don't worry about you worry about nurturing and caring for your unborn child and giving it the nutrition he or she needs now that your going to be a mother its not about you anymore now its all about that little miracle growing inside you
2006-07-15 19:58:12 · answer #8 · answered by YD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's not so bad, some celebrities gained much more weight.
2006-07-15 19:36:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm only 16, and dont know much but i don't think anything is wrong...i knew a woman who had a baby and she didn't look big at all, execpt for the baby's weight. her arms were as thin as twigs
2006-07-15 19:37:16 · answer #10 · answered by ξℓ Çђαηφσ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋