How do you still lose weight while pregnant?

I think i am and I was trying to lose weight but idk what to do. Don’t you gain weight usually ?

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  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    This is a question for your doctor. Step 1. Confirm you're pregnant. Tests can be purchased for $1 at your local dollar store.
  • cheryldumais
    cheryldumais Posts: 1,907 Member
    I lost weight with my first child because I was overweight when I got pregnant but I was under a doctor's care and she suggested it. I agree with @pinuplove, find out if you're pregnant first. Then see a doctor. The most weight is generally gained in the last trimester.
  • amgreenwell
    amgreenwell Posts: 1,267 Member
    You need to talk to your dr. Plenty of people continue to lose weight while pregnant but usually they are morbidly obese and have a lot lose. Seriously, talk to your doctor.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Yup, discussion with your doctor. In most cases people should be gaining weight when pregnant.
  • ShayCarver89
    ShayCarver89 Posts: 239 Member
    A lot of women lose weight during pregnancy because 1. They can't eat because of morning sickness, and 2. They begin to eat a better diet for the sake of the baby.
    I have 5 kids, and I can tell you any sane medical doctor is going to tell a pregnant woman to not try to lose weight while pregnant. In fact you'll have weight gain goals for each trimester. If you don't meet them that's fine, but there's a way of telling what is normal. Also, if you go over it - who cares. The doctor certainly won't.
    If there is any time in your life to not worry about something like this, its now. Watch what you eat but don't purposely lose weight. You're not going to be able to maintain a weight all through your pregnancy and not eating enough can hinder a baby's growth.
    Just don't worry about it. Eat healthy. Enjoy your pregnancy. Diet when you've had the baby.