Don't be too rigid or fearful about gaining weight
Weight gain ends up being a top topic for your prenatal care visits.
It's often given too much attention and causes fear.
Here are the guidelines for suggested weight gain over pregnancy:
While medical caregivers tend to get equally concerned over both too little and too much weight gain, there is more potential complications for your baby associated with gaining TOO LITTLE weight. Given that the risks for babies born too small far worse, it’s far better to err on gaining too much weight than too little. And gaining 1 pound over the guideline (36 instead of 35 pounds) is not a big deal.
Some women may undereat in the hopes that they won’t have to take off weight after pregnancy.
One study found that women who gained the recommended amount ended up 5 lbs heavier 6 months after delivery. But 90% of women starting out at normal weight had returned to normal weight by 24 months postpartum .
Some women may undereat in the hopes that they won’t have to take off weight after pregnancy.
One study found that women who gained the recommended amount ended up 5 lbs heavier 6 months after delivery. But 90% of women starting out at normal weight had returned to normal weight by 24 months postpartum .