i am overweight and 5 weeks pregnant. can it create a problem?

Answer 1

I'm a bigger gal. We're at a higher risk for some complications, such as pregnancy-induced hypertension (which I have), and gestational diabetes.

Just make sure you and your doctor keep a close eye on these things, but there is absolutely no reason that you can't have a safe, happy, and healthy pregnancy! If only thin women had babies, there would be a lot less people in the world!

Good luck and congrats!

Answer 2

I was overweight when I was pregnant. I didn't have any problems other than pain in my heels because of the pressure, and was 4 days overdue before deciding to induce. However, they say that overweight women are more likely to be overdue, have a longer labor, and have gestational diabetes. However, it's not the case for all so you may not experience any of these.

Answer 3

I mean, while there is a slight risk for some complications, and you have a higher risk of developing things like gestational diabetes, for the most part overweight women have just as healthy pregnancies as smaller women. I'm overweight, and I'm trying for a baby right now (as we speak...I hope I'm pregnant...period not due fo ranother week!!!) but I would just say, just try and eat a well-balanced meal for each meal of the day. Just to make sure that your baby gets the proper nutrients. But yea...big gurls can have healthy lil babies too!!

Answer 4

It depends how overweight you are.Just to stay on the safe side just make sure you eat lean meat,plenty of fruit and vegies,wholegrain breads etc and lay off the junk food.
Congratulations by the way and good luck!

Answer 5

I'm overweight and my only problem was with 3rd baby, and that was just a back ache