A member asked:

How have i lost weight during pregnancy? me or the baby getting smaller?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Both may be effected: Proper nutrition & weight gain during pregnancy improves the health of both mom & baby. To some extent, baby can be protected from fluctuations in mom's weight if the placenta is healthy. Baby will actually steal nutrients from mom & her bones to grow. Over time, if mom's condition is poor, the fetus will be affected. Sometimes an ultrasound can verify the healthy growth of baby. Talk with your ob.

Answered 7/27/2012

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