i am 26 weeks pregnant and have gained about 20 lbs. I weighed 150 b/4. Is that ok?

Question

how much has (or had) every one else gained? and what week starts the 3rd trimester?

Answer 1

My first i went from 166 to 200.
my 2nd i went from 193 to 240!
now i am 145..
I think around 24 weeks is the start of the 3rd trimester. Peace!

Answer 2

The "recommended" weight gain is 3-5 lbs in the first trimester and then a pound a week after that. So that would put you at 16-18 lb gain by 26 wks. But everyone gains in different patterns.

With both of my pregnancies I gained about 12 lbs in the first trimester because of morning sickness, the only way I felt better was to keep eating carbs. So I was way over the recommendation, but ended up gaining a total of 35 lbs overall. This last pregnancy I gained about 10 lbs in the last 1 1/2 wks due to preeclampsia and extreme swelling, so I didn't gain much at all in the middle of the pregnancy.

If you do the math, the 3rd trimester should start at 26 weeks 4 days (or 5 days). But most people either go with 26 wks or 27 wks. I always went with 26 wks because I just wanted to get it over with already!

Answer 3

I went from 158 to 197-- I'm 32 weeks. My doctor isn't concerned at all. I know women who have gained much more! You seem to be doing really well. I was told that week 27 or 28 starts the 3rd trimester.. you're almost there!

Answer 4

A. Weight gain during pregnancy should be gradual with the most weight being gained in the last trimester. According to the ACOG, you should gain about 2 to 4 pounds during the first three months of pregnancy and then 3 to 4 pounds per month for the rest of your pregnancy. Total weight gain should be about 25 to 30 pounds. This will decrease the risk of delivering a low-birth-weight baby. The Institute of Medicine recommends that women who have a low Body Mass Index (BMI) -- the ration of weight to height -- should gain 28 to 40 pounds during pregnancy and women who have a higher BMI should gain 15 to 25 pounds. Check with your doctor to determine how much weight gain during pregnancy is healthy for you.
Weight gained includes 6 to 8 pounds for the weight of the baby. The remaining weight consists of a higher fluid volume, larger breasts, larger uterus, amniotic fluid, and the placenta.

Make sure to visit your doctor throughout your pregnancy for an assessment of your weight gain. Your doctor can make recommendations about how much weight you should be gaining to ensure that your pregnancy is progressing smoothly and that you are getting the right amount of nutrients.

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Answer 5

well i was about 5'6 128 before pregnancy and i weigh about 153 now. i am 32 weeks 4 days 28 weeks starts the third trimester you're almost there i think you're fine. good luck!

Answer 6

that is a bit much but nothing to be alarmed about. really ideal is 25-30 the whole pregnancy. be careful though you do not want to gain to much. i would not worry as much about pounds as i would what you are eating. as long as you are eating healthy then all is well. be careful though you do not want to gain to much as the last few months of pregnancy will be increasingly difficult with to much extra weught.

i am almost 9 months pregnant with my third child and i have gained 24 pounds. with my other 2 i only gained 15 pds but i exercised with them and ate healthier.

Answer 7

I think your body is gaining what it needs to. Idealy the doc only wants you to gain 25-30 during pregnancy, so he/she may tell you to choose food more wisely. I personally wouldn't worry about it. Some women gain 80-100 pounds and everything is fine. your body will do what it wants to do.
Good Luck and Congrats!

Answer 8

I am 28 weeks and I have gained 12lbs so far. I was 150 pre-pregnancy, but it was allllllll muscle... I am 5'8" and was very in shape....lots and lots of tennis... I was so proud of my bod.. :( I hope it comes back... :)

Answer 9

i gained 40lbs altogether went from 115-155

Answer 10

Thats very normal