Question 1

what to do if only gained 3 pounds during my pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Weight gain: If this concerns you, discuss this with your obgyn/midwife. Typically, one should gain wt throughout the pregnancy (0.5-1 lbs/wk). However, appropriate weight gain depends on your prepregnancy BMI (body mass index). Underweight (pre pregnacy BMI less than 18.5) weight gain at birth should range from 28-40 pounds. Normal wt 25-35 lbs. Overweight (BMI 25-29.9) 15-25 lbs. Obese 11-20 lbs.

Question 2

i've only gained 3 pounds during my pregnancy. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: Typical weight gain is 25 - 30 lbs. However, the fetus takes all the energy from mom that he/she needs to grow properly. Mom would have to severely starve, before the fetus lags behind in growth. In fact, I have seen overweight women loose weight during their pregnancy, and still having a healthy baby.

Question 3

is it normal to gain 50 pounds during pregnancy when ur weight before was 110 pounds and still have a month to go?

Accepted Answer

Increased weight : The typical weight gain in pregnancy is 25-30 lbs. For the entire pregnancy.  That said, do not try to lose weight in the last month,  instead work at a good balanced diet realizing that the average pregnant woman requires approx. An extra 300 cal /day

Question 4

what if i gained 10 pounds during my 30 week of pregnancy. is it ok? what kind of food shoulf i eat to lose a little bit of weight ?

Accepted Answer

That is too much: Discuss with your OB , your OB can refer u to a pregnancy dietician, and u need to cut down on the carbs and salt , and eat  higher protein, esp at night for dinner at the max wt gain should be 4 pounds in 4 weeks.

Question 5

how many pounds are considered a healthy weight gain during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends a lot on your pre-pregnancy weight. The average recommended is 25 - 30 pounds. More if you start out underweight and less if you start our over weight. More importantly you need to gain it by eatting a well balanced healthy diet rich in nutrients. Good luck. Hope this helps.

Question 6

my baby is 8 months old. i gained  30 pounds during pregnancy. i lost around 10 pounds  by nursing, still i looks like 6 months pregnant. plz  advise?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy Weight Gai: 30 pounds of weight gain can take a while to lose, and many women don't return to pre natal weights after a pregnancy. You should follow a prudent diet and exercise program, gradually ramping up your activity after you're through with breast feeding. This article provides some helpful answers==>http://www.Webmd.Com/diet/features/expert-qa-losing-baby-weight. It may take upwards of a year to lose.

Question 7

i am 27 weeks pregnant and i've gained a total of nine pounds during my whole pregnancy. is this bad?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Your original height and weight (bmi) is a better indicator of whether this 9 lb. Weight gain is a problem or not, as well as how rapidly the weight was gained. The obvious concern is intra-uterine fetal growth retardation. Please check with your OB who is providing ongoing prenatal care.

Question 8

should a woman with a normal body mass index (bmi) before pregnancy should gain 11 to 20 pounds during pregnancy.?

Accepted Answer

Weight Gain: the Institutes of Medicine say that a woman with a normal BMI before pregnancy is recommended to gain 25-35 pounds during pregnancy.  Many physicains believe that the weight gain targets are too high, however.  It is always best to discuss personal targets with the individual doctor taking care of the patient.

Question 9

i use to weight 122 before i had my second kid i gained 41 pounds during pregnancy so 181 total i didn't loose very much after birth i even breastfeed?

Accepted Answer

Time to lose: It's time to lose not only the birth of the second child, but also the extra "insulation" attendant to that process. Get up and exercise as well as stop eating for "two".

Question 10

how much weight should you gain during pregnancy.i am currently losing anywhere between 1 pound nd 3 pounds each ob visit.. 27 weeks gained  only 1lb?

Accepted Answer

20-25lbs: In general, you should gain 20-25 lbs during pregnancy; a touch less if you are overweight to begin with.  You are not gaining near enough.

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