Is it normal to keep losing weight through pregnancy? I've always heard it is normal for first trimester but I am 21 weeks and have lost 18 lbs total as of today. I was overweight to begin with and my midwife doesn't seem concerned but I keep seeing these things saying even if you are obese you should be gaining a little weight.
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Did you have bad morning sickness? I know of some women with HG, that lost instead of gained while pregnant.
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@HLK208: I was nauseated a lot but never threw up, if anything I think I ate more because that's what made me feel better.
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I lost until the 3rd trimester, even then with both boys I gained less then 12 pounds. As long as your doctor ism concerned I wouldn't worry.
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My best friend was overweight when she was pregnant, and I think overall she ended up losing weight by the end of the pregnancy - your baby will find it's nutrition where it needs it!
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I lost 13 in the first trimester and by 22 weeks had only gained back 4 so my (super over cautious, primary care) doctor thought I should see maternal and fetal medicine. She took one look at my chart and basically said I was wasting her time and mine. She said if I am eating, not continuing to lose (due to HG), don't look sick, and my fundal height and other growth indicators all are normal then my weight means nothing.
Fwiw, I was just into the overweight category at my prepregnancy weight and fell back into the normal range with my weight loss. I am 2-3 sizes smaller than before and my prepreg ppants just fit again now at 23 weeks but are still lose in the hips and thighs.
I was freaking out a bit before seeing the MFM doctor but am just going with it now. It helps that I can see my belly growing and feel her moving around like crazy.
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For my first pregnancy I lost about 25 lbs during the first and second trimesters, my OB was not concerned at all since I was overweight. She said the baby will take what it needs from me. I was a bit worried too since I read online that even obese people gain weight.
I did gain back 10 lbs in my last trimester.
I had a healthy 7lb 6oz baby boy.
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Thanks everyone, that's definitely reasuring!
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I'm 17 weeks and have lost 12 pounds so far. As long as baby is growing, everything is fine! I was a little overweight to begin with.
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