Weight Gain In PregnancyGaining some weight is an inevitable part of pregnancy and when a woman begins to put on weight varies from person to person. The baby’s development and growth depends on it. However, also remember that just because you have a baby growing inside you doesn’t mean that you can eat for two. The extra pounds during pregnancy are for various reasons and you can also easily lose the weight that you put on during pregnancy after your delivery if you eat sensibly and follow healthy lifestyle habits.
Being overweight during pregnancy: Do remember that you should not try to lose weight while you are pregnant unless your doctor specifically recommends it. This isn’t the time to start a frantic weight loss program. However, this is the time to pay attention to sensible food and lifestyle habits, so that you don’t experience excessive weight gain. Try not to gain more weight than the prescribed amount. Excessive weight gain during pregnancy can cause problems for both you and your baby.
Also, try not to be underweight. If you are underweight, try to gain a little
weight during pregnancy, especially during your second and third trimesters. Without the additional weight, your baby might be very small in size or might be born earlier.
Pregnancy weight: You must be wondering what will happen to all the weight that you put on during pregnancy. You will lose a lot of it within a few months or weeks after delivery. Here is a rough break up of the weight that you will lose post-delivery:
Your baby will be about 3 to 4 kilograms; your breasts are about .5 to 1.4 kilograms heavier, the uterus is a kilogram heavier, the placenta will weigh about .7 kilogram, the amniotic fluid will be a kilogram, while the increased blood volume will be 1.4 to 1.8 kilograms. Increased fluid can weight about 1.4 to 1.8 kilograms, while fat stores can be 2 to 3 kilograms.
Weight gain during pregnancy: When women are in the first trimester, they generally do not put on too much of weight because they are still coping with morning sickness. If you do not suffer from weight problems, you don’t need to gain more than a few pounds in the first few months of pregnancy. You can also start eating just about 150 to 200 calories extra per day. You should put on weight steadily in your second and third trimesters. So this is about 1.4 to 1.8 kilograms of weight per month till delivery.
Submitted by P T on June 26, 2010 at 04:25
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