Question 1

will i gain weight in pregnancy?

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Yes: Women gain weight during pregnancy. There is a normal range of weight gain that a pregnant woman and her doctor can talk about. Too much or too little weight gain are not good. Exception:  possibly, an obese woman (from overeating) could get pregnant and then start eating properly, and lose "fat" weight at the same rate that she gains "pregnancy" weight, thus appearing to not to gain any weight.

Question 2

do i need to gain weight during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

There are some : Situations in which a woman does not gain weight during pregnancy - especially if she has significant problems holding down food or she is morbidly obese. But  please don't enter into a pregnancy with a plan not to gain weight. This would be unhealthy for you and your baby.

Question 3

what should i do to gain weight after pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Eat healthy high : Calorie foods. Eat 6 meals/day. Work on strength training to build your large muscle groups. Workout w heavier weights w fewer repetitions. Sleep at least 8 to 9 hrs/night. Hydrate well w water. Foods to help w healthy weight gain: almonds, cashews, pecans, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, hummus, avocados, granola, trail mix, dried fruits, extra virgin olive oil, canola oil, protein shakes, .

Question 4

how much weight is too much to gain in pregnancy?

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40lb: Answer can vary according to your base weight.  Most pts who gain more than 40 lbs may have issues in preg and they usually will not get their orig. Metabolic rate back.

Question 5

how much weight to gain during pregnancy is normal?

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2 to 2.5 lbs /.month: 25 to 30 lbs for full term.

Question 6

how much weight do you gain at 2 weeks of pregnancy?

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Depends: Every woman is different, and the amount of predicted weight gain varies with the pre-pregnancy height and weight. For example, if the pre-pregnancy weight is 120 lbs at a height of 5 ft 3 in, you can predict a weight gain of 1/4 to 1/2 lb at 2 weeks. Check with your clinician for a pregnancy weight gain calculator. Hope that helps.

Question 7

how to gain right amt of weight for baby in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

BMI: Appropriate weight gain during your pregnancy depends on your starting bmi. In general, women who start in their ideal bmi range should expect to gain 25-35 lbs over the course of the entire pregnancy. Your doctor can help guide you, taking into consideration single/twins/multiples and other medical conditions that may affect the needs of the pregnancy.

Question 8

how to control gaining so mucb weight during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Consult: See your doctor for a full check up. They can check your BMI/Height/Weight and make appropriate recommendations based on that. Provided you are having a regular diet with exercise you will likely gain appropriate weight and your doctor can intervene if you are underweight. Good luck.

Question 9

what is a healthy amount of weight to gain in pregnancy?

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Depends: I hate to give that anwer but it really does. It depends on your starting weight.  If you are underweight, we want you to gain 40 -45 pounds. If you are of normal weight, 30-35 pounds. If you are overweight, less.  Too much weight gain can have serious consequences including increased risk of cesarean delivery, diabetes and shoulder dystocia.

Question 10

what will happen if i don't gain enough weight in pregnancy?

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Baby may suffer: Recommended wt gain depends on base weight before preg.  Too little gain may effect babies growth and nutrition.  If your nutrition is compromised resulting in too little gain, you may suffer in child birth. Excess tearing or lacerations have been noted with poor nutrition esp. Low protein intake.

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