I am almost 18 weeks along. I am wondering if it's normal not to gain a lot of weight. I never got morning sickness. I just walk a lot and watch what I eat.
2006-10-24 08:34:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
everyone is different in their weight gain(i gained most of mine in the first 5 months, then barely gained any after that). If you are getting regular midwife/doctor check ups and they are not alarmed, then great. If they think you need more calories, then make sure to work them into your diet (lots of protein for that growing baby!)
Lots of luck to you.
2006-10-24 08:36:54 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Scientist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was exactly the same way, i lost weight for along time, i didnt get sick or ne thing but i started eating better so i am pretty sure thats what it was. I am now 26 weeks prego and only gained 5 lbs. I have a belly and stuff but im just not that big. U will start gaining weight and there is nothing wrong with u. B thankful that means we wont have alot to lose after the babies, hopefully!!!
2016-05-22 08:30:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're eating well, taking a vitamin and exercising, that's probably ok. If you are overweight, a weight gain of just 15 lbs over your whole pregnancy is considered normal. It's also fairly common to only gain a couple of pounds in the first half of pregnancy, then gain at a higher rate later on in pregnancy. I wouldn't worry - just keep doing what you're doing!
2006-10-24 08:40:20 · answer #3 · answered by thighmaster22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually lost weight in my first trimester, but I'm a slightly overweight anyway. I really got my appetite back in my second tho, so I'm having to watch it cause I've already gained like 5 lbs. If you're walking and eating right, it's probably just that that is keeping your weight down.
2006-10-24 08:56:35 · answer #4 · answered by redzodd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your body, your metabolism, what you eat and drink. I only gained 6 lbs with my first daughter and she was perfect and a plump 8 lbs and 14 ozs. I just took eating right, very very seriously. I exercised and drank 12 glasses of water a day. Your doctor would tell you if he/she was concerned about your weight, and until then.....don't stress! Good Luck!
2006-10-24 08:40:34 · answer #5 · answered by angie_laffin927 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honey im on my 2nd pregnancy and im at 20 weeks and gained only 3 1/2 lbs its ok but if ure like me ull gain at the end!! so love this time cause come around 7 months ull be heavy and happy its almost over!!
2006-10-24 08:55:27 · answer #6 · answered by toolate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my whole pregnancy I only gained 8½lbs, and I had a healthy 7lb baby boy. Some say that can't be healthy but my doctor never raised no concerns so unless your doctor has reason to believe that you should be gaining more, relax! they will let you know
2006-10-24 08:36:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i only gained 17 lbs in total with my last one i too gained very little in the first 6 mos.and gave birth to a healthy 7lb 8 oz girl... Dr said it was fine , it also depends on how big you were to start with.
2006-10-24 09:20:35 · answer #8 · answered by Lily18 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when I first got pregnant i lost about 10 pounds before I even knew I was pregnant, I was so happy,
my sister in law was real sick and weighed less than she did at 9 months then when she started out, The doctor told her to just try and eat and make sure to always take her prenatals. and she did and her baby was fine and so is mine.
2006-10-24 09:23:09 · answer #9 · answered by crystald 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the doctor but i am losing wieght right now because of all the morning sickness that i am having. i am only 7 weeks though. next appt talk to the doctor and ask what he thinks.
2006-10-24 08:36:05 · answer #10 · answered by littleluvkitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋