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Weight Gain
Added: 93 days ago.
Added by: femi
Section: Pregnancy.
Status: This question is Closed. (Questions will be closed after 10 days.)


They say the average is 25-35 pounds, but how much weight did you gain? I`m 29 weeks and 30 pounds heavier already!

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lulizzle - 92 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Me too...I started out at 120 lbs and now I am 148...doc says its perfect.

SRHMKP - 93 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) IM PREGNANT WITH BABY #3 AND IM 31WEEKS AND ONLY GAINED ABOUT 12 POUNDS OR SO AND IT WAS THE SAME WITH MY LAST THROUGH THE WHOLE PREGNANCY WITH HER I GAINED 11 POUNDS FROM START TO FINISH, AND I LIKE TO EAT I GUESS IM JUST ACTIVE BUT ITS ALL BABY!

Mrs.M.H. - 93 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I agree with most everyone here. The average weight gain is that much because they can account for it in water, uterus, average baby size, boobs ect. I was 19 and 120lbs. with my girl and I went up to 176+ by the time I was full term. I lost most of it before 6 months had passed but it really depends on you and what is right for your body. They call it an average because some women don't gain that much at all. My friend for example has only gained about 11-13lbs and she is expected to go early and is already 32+ weeks. I've gain that much this time already and I'm only 20 weeks Most of it's been in the past 4 weeks! I'm hoping to nurse for longer after I have him and loose more quickly. It helped with my daughter and I only nursed for 4 months. Don't worry to much as long as you are healthy and happy and your weight isn't impacting your health try not to worry. Try to know what and how much you take in and note that if it's not the best of stuff you should get more of the fruits and veg. instead. Good luck and it will be worth it in the end anyway.

Mommy2twogreatkids - 93 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) You look like a slimmer lady s you shoulde fne but....just watch what you eat and remember the eating for 2 is not totally accurate! Good LUck

Debra - 93 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I found that after 32 weeks I barely gained any weight- maybe a pound total. I gained a total of 31 lbs, but started at 5feet 4 inches and 158 lbs, a little overweight for my height. If you are thinner, I've noted that women need to gain more weight to get up to a healthy pregnancy weight. As long as most of the weight you are gaining is in your abdomen and not arms/face/legs etc, then know that you will probably loose it easily enough, especially if you are breastfeeding after. I also wouldn't worry unless you are gaining weight b/c you are eating too much junk food/ fast food. If you are eating lots of fresh fruit/veggies and getting your dairy- cheese and ice cream count as dairy servings! then you are fine. COme by my VIP site for tips on labor, packing, baby care, breastfeeding and more! I've added stuff to help women have an easier time than i had! Make sure you are getting enough calcium in your diet too! I had 4 new cavities after pregnancy d/t the baby taking so much out of me!

MommyToBe845 - 93 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Im 30 weeks and 5 days and pregnant with my first and I weighed 135 when I got pregnant and now I weigh 170.I asked my midwife if i've been gaining too much and she said no and thats it's perfectly normal weight gain. Soo I wouldnt worry about it at all =)

agonzales - 93 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Everyone is different. With my first child I gained 28lbs, second child I gained 19lbs and I lost the weight with each of them. But picked it back up and now Im 23wks pregnant and I gained 7lbs so far. I hope I lose it all plus more after this baby.

courtlyn - 93 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) That is the average weight gain...not all women fall into that. believe it or not i gained 90 with my first and this one, i am four months and have not gained a pound.

candace3 - 93 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I am 33 weeks, and have gained around 26lbs so far, and my doctor wants me to increase my calories and gain more. It all depends on you and your body.

momof3goingon4 - 93 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I'm 38 weeks and I have lost 19 1/2 pounds, and I haven't done anything special I still eat whatever I want when the baby lets me eat.

moms the word - 93 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) It depends on how much you weighed before pregnancy, what you are eating and how much, how active you are, and how large your baby is. Some women eat whatever they want whenever they want it and think it is ok since they are pregnant. My advice is eat healthy and stay active and get back in the gym once you have recovered from birth and you should be back to your old self again in no time. I would not be worried about it unless your doc is. Best Wishes.

mzblondex - 93 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) the most ive heard of women gaining is ab 60 lbs. but from the answer above mine, possibly 80. lol. but i think it really depends on the size of your baby an your eating an exercising habits....

masha - 93 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) 80 lbs!!! i DID overdo it, pigged out day and night. have about 20 left 11 months later.

corrin - 93 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) i was 115 at the start and weighed 165 at the end...50 pds!!!! so than i had a 9lb 10 oz baby..plus the placenta and waters and crappy crap now im back down to 120 after 16 weeks~dont feel bad i ate like a pig because it was the only tim ei could and had an excuse!!! i didnt overdo it though..others said i did...but i didnt!!!