pregnancy in my 6th month?

Question

i am in my 6th month now .Like in the first trimester i started sleeping a lot and now i also eat a lot is it ok??I feel so hungry all the time all i do is helplessly end up eating and gaining weight .terrible hunger....and sleep as well ..is it ok and i am little tall say 5.7 and feel i dont show my tummy much is this also ok?please advice.

Answer 1

I'm also in my 6th month and have been sleeping soOo much lately! I thought I would feel energized after the first trimester but my doctor said that it was normal to be so tired once again. (I think I only had 2 weeks of not being tired!) I also felt as though I was eating more, which I was also told is normal since this is the trimester when the baby tries to put more fat on his skinny little body. This week, however, I had a loss of apetite and grew worried, but was quickly reassured that this was normal as well, since the baby is growing and I might not have as much room left in my stomach for food. Every woman's body is different, and the fact that your'e not showing much is normal. Please dont' fret about it unless your doctor becomes worried as well.

Answer 2

wow, thats exactly what happened to me and my doctor told me to slow down the weight gain by walking and/or swimming, if I could not control the eating. I too was hungry all the time. Part of it too is that the more weight and fat cells you put on your body, the more you get hungry It's like a downward spiral.

Anyway, if you are really hungry my advice is to eat low fat, and eat "whole" foods instead of packaged or processed foods. Cut out things with a lot of salt too (I was craving chinese and thai take-out like crazy!!) bad mistake. lol!

I mean don't go to the extreme, just try to moderate as much as you can, your baby is probably getting a lot of good nutrients from you, but you don't want to get stuck with a lot to work off after you have your baby either..its so uncomertable.

But the good news is that my son is 7 months old now and I'm back to my pre-preg weight, it took dieting and excersize but I'm sure you will too. I wish you the best of luck with your new little one!

Answer 3

Babe eat what you need to as you have a little one in there growing rapidly. You don't have to eat bad food that will affect your weight, but now is not the time to be cautious about YOUR body and how much weight you may put on. Everyone is different. I only put on 10kg in mu pregnancy but i tell you after that baby was out i never felt soo skinny in all my life. lol

I was really hungry all the time as well but i ate all day every 2 hours or so and just filled up the things that were good for me. I went through stage where i had to have pasties so i ate them, then i went through a stage where i had to drink chocolate milk so i drank it. It didn't last for long and tried to put a curb on things i was craving to change it for something healthier.

When my bubs was born he was 8lbs 14oz so he was not a small baby so all that eating didn't affect my weight much at all

Good luck

Answer 4

I wouldn't eat more than you normally do. Eat healthy. Have six small meals. If you absolutely feel like you need to eat, have some carrots or some other food that is nutritious. Probably wouldnt hurt to eat a nutritious food with a high water content to add to the sensation of fullness (i.e. tomatoes, watermelon, other melons) Fluids are important too. Make sure you are getting enough or you may face water retention, and not getting enough will make you feel hungry.

Answer 5

what ever u are experiencing is absolutley normal

You're gaining 3 or 4 pounds a month. Your appetite is good and most of your nausea is gone. Chances are your baby is kicking more often now. These are just a few things taking place in your sixth month. Throughout your pregnancy and baby's first year, WelcomeAddition.com will give you information to help you have a happy, healthy baby.

Here are the topics we'll discuss this month:
What's Happening to Me
What's Happening to My Baby
Things I Need to Do
Tests I Need to Take
Childbirth Education Classes
Hospital Services and Birthing Decisions
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What's Happening to Me

• The urge to urinate frequently may decrease as the uterus rises and takes pressure off the bladder.
• Stretch marks or dark streaks may begin to appear on your abdomen, breasts or thighs. After delivery, these marks will slowly fade, though they may not completely disappear.
• You will continue to gain about 3 to 4 lbs. a month.
• Tightening and relaxing muscles in your uterus (Braxton Hicks contractions) are preparing you for labor. If you have four or more contractions in 1 hour, call your health care provider.
• Your appetite is good and nausea is rare, although heartburn may follow heavy, greasy, or spicy meals.
• Your sex drive may increase or decrease, changing from week to week.
• You feel more involved with the baby growing inside you. You may think about problems that may occur during your pregnancy and how they might affect the health and well-being of your baby. Most women worry about this sometime during their pregnancy.
• As your abdomen grows, your center of gravity will change. Avoid situations that require careful balance, such as standing on ladders or stools. Also, avoid wearing high heels or pumps.

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• Eat balanced meals with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
• Take needed rests, lying on your left side.
• Talk about childbirth experiences with other parents. Write down questions to ask your health care provider. Discuss feelings about your changing body.