Im 57' and i weight about 198. I'm over weight and my hubby and I are trying to have a baby before he leaves to go back into the Army. I was just wondering if being over weight is going to cause problems.
2007-03-20 02:09:44 · 18 answers · asked by Jacqueline O 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
I started to go to the gym but since were trying im just walking. Ive started to eat these really small meals.
2007-03-20 02:32:44 · update #1
I'm also 5'7 i weighed 192 my doc told me told me to get down to at least 175 where I'm at now to be more fertile .my periods had stoped but are back on track . metformin help you lose weight and ovulate. all i did was walk everyday and eat o.k . TALK TO YOUR DOC. good luck ! WALK,WALK,WALK and try metformin.I'm not pregnant yet but i have more confidant that it won't be long.
2007-03-20 09:15:09 · answer #1 · answered by momorbabe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was overweight by about 55-60 lbs when I decdied I wanted to have another baby. I did lose about 15 lbs or so and after 3 months of being off of birth control I got pregnant. I dont know if losing that little bit of weight helped me to get pregnant or not or if it was just a blessing to have the right timing but Im now currently 12 weeks along and havent had any real problems. I do have concerns though as I get bigger and start gaining weight but I think as long as you eat right and continue with your walking you will be ok.
Good luck to you!!
2007-03-20 10:01:56 · answer #2 · answered by pyxiegyrl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was more than 50 pounds overweight when I found out I was pregnant. The only problem I had that was attributable to the weight was finding maternity clothes in my size. I didn't end up finding any that were also made for my height (I'm 5 feet, 2 inches), so I just bought larger plus size clothes to fit over the baby belly. And incidentally, at 8 weeks post-partum, I am only 5 pounds over my pre-pregnancy weight.
I didn't get gest. diabetes. I was diagnosed with PIH in my last trimester, but my OB told me that had nothing to do with my weight. She said it was a gene in the father's DNA that carries PIH, so I'd have had it whether I was overweight or not. And my son was not born huge. He was 7 pounds at birth - and he was 3 weeks premature.
Don't let the fear mongers scare you. There are far greater health risks - for mom and baby - than being overweight and pregnant.
2007-03-27 12:11:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being overweight causes a multitude of health problems so would it be an ideal condition to be pregnant in - no. However, that is not to say that it can't be done and that you absolutely will have problems. It all depends on your overall health. I have always been on the plus side but overall am relatively healthy. I conceived and gave birth to four beautiful healthy children wth no problems whatsoever. Obviously the better shape you're in the easier things are - but if you're ready and willing - don't let anything stop you from enjoying a wonderful pregnancy! Best of luck to you!
2007-03-20 09:21:16 · answer #4 · answered by Siempre Sincera 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're not "that much" overweight where you would have problems. It's possible that there would be discomforts, and maybe gest. diabetes and high blood pressure, but both are easily manageable. Just so you know, losing weight will help you to get pregnant. I was overweight the first time I got pregnant, and I didn't get PG until I lost about 10 lbs. Good luck!
2007-03-20 10:26:49 · answer #5 · answered by Jessie P 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i'm overweight (220lbs) and having a difficult time getting pregnant. however, my sis-in-law is double my size and had no problem in conceiving a baby boy and a baby girl. whatever the case, I am told even the slightest weight loss can help. And walking is great. Best of luck
2007-03-27 13:19:49 · answer #6 · answered by luba 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i too have was told being over weight will cause problems with conception but on the other hand i know alot of girls that are about 30-60 pounds heavier than you and they are shorter than you and there having children without any problems so i am confused by what i was told and from what i see
2007-03-27 19:17:06 · answer #7 · answered by fspade05 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was about that size when I got pregnant, and I had no problems at all, just try to go for a walk every day and eat well, take care of yourself.
2007-03-20 09:28:00 · answer #8 · answered by Stuck in the middle of nowhere 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that being extremely over weight can cause problems,that dosen't sound like your case.Grab the candles and get busy busy busy! Good luck sista!
2007-03-25 18:56:34 · answer #9 · answered by freejluvlildee 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have heard it can, and that losing just 10 pounds can help you dramatically........
But be safe about it if you are trying to conceive, drink lots of water, and maybe eat more veggies and fruits.......also smaller portions. The average serving at a restaraunt is double the normal average size!!
Good luck to you!
2007-03-20 09:14:21 · answer #10 · answered by Tracy L 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋