trying to gain weight with pregnancy?

Question

I have had hyperemesis with this pregnancy since day one and Im now 20wks Ive lost 12lbs {im already small} I have not been able to gain any weight with this pregnancy Ive been able to hold food down recently but still no weight gain
Any ideas? and please dont say ensure or bost that stuff makes me puke

I thought i should add the hyperemesis is under control now with meds and ive been able to eat my weight is just not going up

Answer 1

Just eat whatever you want and do it often If you like ice cream, by all means eat it.

Answer 2

Now that you have it under control, your weight should begin to increase. You have a lot of ground to cover to gain that weight back, but don't expect it to be overnight. Choose foods that you know you can tolerate and that appeal to you - but be very picky about nutrition because your body has been so deprived. You could gain weight eating ice cream and candy bars, but you and baby would still be nutritionally deprived.

I didn't gain enough with my daughter, and worked very hard to gain the 35 "average" pounds with my 8.8oz son (I had gall bladder issued that made me prone to vomit). I just paid attention to what made me feel good and what made me feel sick. I had to avoid fatty foods, but I don't think there is any specific food trigger with hyperemesis.

My biggest trick was to make myself a smoothie every day. I used protein powder that you can get at a health food store or larger grocery store and added it to yogurt, fruit juice and frozen fruit. I chose flavors I liked. I knew that way even if I didn't keep other stuff down I still had a good dose of protein, calcium and the assorted vitamins and minerals. Just alter the smoothie to avoid foods that might trigger vomiting for you.

Good Luck

Answer 3

I am 18 weeks and have lost 8 lbs.... I am now 152 but am pretty tall 5 ft 9 in. As long as your dr says your fine just do as he says. I went to the dr on friday and he mentioned to me that i need to have some weight gain at my next appt. but i feel fine and the baby is doing good. My mom only gained 11 lbs with me and I weight 7 lbs and 5 oz.

Answer 4

Call ur doc and let them know you cant keep food down.

Answer 5

you should ask your doc