what is exactly overweight for being pregnant?

Question

i am 225 pounds and seven weeks pregnant what should i expect during my pregnancy because i am overweight.

Answer 1

I beleive it's 35 lb for a healthy weight, and under that if you are overweight.

Answer 2

I am overweight, and actually weigh more than you. I have one daughter who is 12 months and I am 9 weeks along again. With both, I didn't have any abnormal problems. I needed a c-section, but that was due to an injury I recieved in a car accident 4 months before I got pregnant. I know you have to watch your weight closer. I gained 6lbs with my first one and had an 8lb 14 oz daughter. You have to watch the calories more closely and pack in nutrition. Women who are over weight should limit weight gain to 15 lbs or less. And keep active! Go for walks or swimming. Otherwise, you stand to have a perfectly healthy baby! And plus, watching what you eat will help fight off Gestational diabetes. It is a higher risk when over wieght. But everything will be fine. There are some great books for overweight pregnant women. Check some out! Good Luck!

Answer 3

Hey...I was in the same boat.

First, now that you are pregnant, you can't lose weight...it is too late. That is something you needed to think about before you got pregnant...but like I said, I was exactly your weight when I got pregnant...You will do great!

I gained 10 pounds during the first month (sooo hungry)
I lost 15 during the third month (bronchitis)
I didn't gain anything from months 4 to 8 (morning sickness)
I gained 50 pounds during the last month (pre-eclampsia...look out for that).

I got up to 275 in the hospital. I was HUGE, and was so uncomfortable. I lost all of it in 6 weeks without trying, because it was mostly water weight from the pre-eclampsia. I have stretch marks on my feet from swelling up so bad!

Ask your doc. My doctor was never concerned when I hadn't gained any weight, because the baby was growing just fine. You will see this in the ultrasounds....if your baby is too small or too big, your doc will bring this to your attention and will change your diet to add or subtract calories.

One word of advice....WALK every day. I didn't do this, and by the time I had gained an extra 20 pounds, I couldn't even move. Walking will keep your muscle tone up, will help you have an easier labor, and will help you get your body back later.

Good luck.

Answer 4

Your health care provider will be able to tell you the acceptable weight gain during pregnancy. They will be regularly checking your health anyway for antenatals so will let you know if things get out of hand. I've heard of some overweight women not putting on anything during pregnancy and some even losing weight. Everyone is different and only your health care provider will be able to monitor you properly and give you the right advice.

Answer 5

You should expect very little weight gain during your pregnancy. You and your doctor can manage your diet together. Some women even lose a little weight during pregnancy. No weight should be gained during first trimester. Being overweight and pregnant presents some special risks. With your doctor's help, you will be fine.

Answer 6

I am overweight as well and the dr told me I wouldn't gain as much weight as a person who wasn't overweight. I have gained about 14 pounds and I am 25 weeks pregnant.

Answer 7

Women who are overweight - morbidly obese or just obese - during pregnancy are in a tough spot. If you're healthy, eat and drink right, you should be able to have a perfectly happy and comfortable pregnancy. I know quite a lot of plus sized women who do fine.

The worst thing you'll get is lame comments from people who give you crap for being heavy whether you're pg or not. The other thing you might find is a doctor who is all doom and gloom and pro c/section.

Find yourself a good, understanding OB or midwife who will be totally supportive. Cut as much sugar from your diet to avoid their worst fear of gestational diabetes. Drink lots of water and do as much walking as you can.

Relax and enjoy this time. Anyone gives you negativity, tell them to shut their traps. It's one of the most glorious and blessed moments in your life.

Answer 8

You shouldn't expect or plan to gain very much weight at all. Sometimes a larger woman will lose some weight before she gains. I have seen it happen to several women I know. Talk to your doctor about it. He will let you know what he recommends you to gain during your pregnancy.

Good luck!

Answer 9

My little sis was about that weight when she got pregnant. Hopefully it's not HELLISH like hers... she kept eating & eating & eating... & vomitting a whole lot! She couldn't really get around because the extra weight was taxing on her vital organs- lungs, heart, kidneys. It was pretty bad.

Good luck... please be careful.

Answer 10

higher risk of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure. eat right for you and your baby and don't worry about the extra weight. you don't need to gain as much as women who are "normal" weight, but you still need to can 15-25 lbs for that little one. concentrate on baby and not your extra padding. congrats!!!