Pregnant and losing weight?

teamloverspam

Ive been told multiple times by my doctor that i need to lose weight. I am 6 months pregnant currently. I was just curious if anyone has had any success at doing this? I get so frustrated going to the doctor.

JustMissTracy

How much have you gained to make your doctor say that?

enterdanger

I'm overweight and my doctor said that unless you are super morbidly obese or have additional medical issues you shouldn't lose weight while pregnant. He's old school...but seriously. I'm overweight and pregnant. I was about 190 when I got pregnant and at 5'4" that is overweight. My doctor said I should aim to gain 15-20lbs still. I'm on pace for that.

If your doctor isn't working for you maybe it's time to find a new doctor. I did that at 6 months with my 1st. I didn't trust the doctor or staff and decided I didn't want them delivering my baby.

Now, I don't know your circumstances, but I personally believe you should have a medical professional you trust to deliver your baby.

ronjsteele1

I have a close friend that is 40 and found out she was a type 2 diabetic and then right away found out she was pregnant (surprise!). She's lost 25#'s this pregnancy, is no longer considered type 2 (normal A1C now) and has had her healthiest pregnancy thus far (5 previous ones). So, yes, you can safely lose weight while pregnant. The baby will take what it needs from you to grow if you are eating sufficient nutritionally (nutrient dense foods) but eating in a deficit. You will lose, but baby will still grow. BTW, my friend has HUGE babies (10-12#'s - all of them) and even having lost 25#'s this pregnancy she is still on track to deliver a 10+ pounder at 38 weeks. She's also in a normal weight range for her now (she's 5'9").

mtolose1

I was told to gey rid of some weight while pregnant....but ive known this all my life. So i wouldn't get diagnosed with diabetes. I kind of ignored it. To my surprise when i was loosing it with out knowing it. But that had to do with my cravings. I craved nothing but cucumbers. Literally would eat up to 7 or 8 in a day. I would eat other things as well. I lost about 30 punds...but slowly gained it back. After seven years ive decided im going to lose the baby weight. Lol.

aimesuk

I was 13 stone when I got pregnant and didn't gain any weight during my twin pregnancy. I was just too ill with sickness. I weighed 11 and a half stone a week after they were born!

I expressed worry to my midwife, she told me so long as I was staying hydrated then it wasn't really a problem as my body would prioritise the babies wellbeing before my own. I did eat of course just not a lot!

I did swiftly regain all the weight by the way - trying to lose it now haha!

PS - in the UK Slimming World is endorsed to be safe during pregnancy although it is of course adjusted. I'm doing it now (not pregnant though) and it does work.

eknapik23

I wouldn't worry about losing weight, I'd worry about eating healthy. I had two healthy pregnancies, one from 260 pounds to 300 pounds and one from 300 pounds to 320 pounds. Both times I lost the weight within six weeks (I gained it back after my first, though).