I think I'm pregnant! What will happen ??

leahdanbury

I recently found out i was pregnant...my first advice is keep exercising! it is so good for your baby and your body will thank you in 9 months! Also I bumped my calories up to maintain and when i go to my doctor next friday i will check with her to make sure it is okay. I suggest maybe doing the same until you find out for sure if you are pregnant. Good luck to you

courtneymomofone

First - Pee on a stick
Second - Find a midwife that does homebirths because OBs are a pain in the gut.
Third - Read Henci Goer's A Thinking Woman's Guide to Childbirth.
Fourth - Don't be stupid and eat a ton of **** while pregnant and gain 100lbs.

Most of the above. Go to the DollarTree or Wal-Mart or wherever, and pick up a pregancy test. If you've been having what you think are symptoms for at least a week now, you're far enough most likely to pee on a stick and see lines. If there are 2 lines...

You can have a great birth with a midwife in a birth center or hospital, too (with a doula!) so don't let homebirth scare you out of using a midwife. I wholeheartedly agree that OBs (in general) are a pain in the gut (but there are a few gems out there too). Do your research and choose a practitioner that jives with your pregnancy and birthing philosophies. DO YOUR RESEARCH.

READ THAT BOOK. And anything written by Ina May Gaskin. She's AMAZING. (if you have questions about pregnancy/birth specific things, feel free to PM me. If I don't have the answer, you better believe I'll find it!)

As for the eating comment...I was 270lbs when I got pregnant with my son. My midwife told me to stay the F off a scale, that my weight gain alone would not indicate issues or possible issues with my pregnancy. It could not be relied upon as the sole predictor of gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, large baby, or whatever other reasons OB's find and dig for and create to force early labor or c-section. That she would look for other factors that together, could indicate a problem if those factors are out of range (blood pressure, urine tests at each visit, baby measurements, baby heartbeat, my pulse, overall look of health, etc).

Focus on eating healthfully and making a healthy baby. Any birth practitioner (OB or Midwife) worth their weight in salt will give you guidelines that indicate benchmarks to aim for with specific nutrients (such as iron, calcium, protein, etc) and the sources of those (lean red meats, dairy and dark leafy greens, lean meats beans and legumes, etc). They will encourage whole-food eating. They will encourage gradual weight gain being healthy for both mom and baby. If you don't feed yourself and baby properly during pregnancy, your body will sacrifice itself and break it down to get the baby what it needs first, meaning you'll lose muscle, fat, and bone. Keep in mind - you create fat stores through pregnancy to make milk soon after birth and to fuel those immediate, back-to-back growth spurts for the first 9wks or so.

Unless you encounter complications that prohibit certain or all activity, maintaining your active lifestyle will be encouraged and will go a LONG way toward making your pregnancy as comfortable and healthy as possible, not to mention making birth easier on your body.

If you are pregnant, CONGRATULATIONS! If you have questions about birth choices or about midwives and doulas, please don't hesitate to PM me

EngiAli

Unless there is something super special about your current health, your doc, dietician or midwife will provide you with the same generic info all pregnant women get. If you are in the healthy BMI range (which you stated you are), then you should gain 25-35 lbs in pregnancy. Typically most of that gain will take place in your 2nd and 3rd trimesters. Some women may loose weight in their 1st trimester due to food aversions and morning sickness. If you can't keep anything down for 24 hours you should go to the ER, if you are loosing weight rapidly you should also seek medical help urgently to control your symptoms. You should not attempt to loose weight in pregnancy unless you are severly overweight an under the supervision of a healthcare provider. In your first trimester you should eat your maintenance calories plus a possible extra 100 cals, in your 2nd and third you should eat maintenance + 300 calories. If you exercise a lot you should attempt eat the majority of those calories too. There is nothing wrong with healthy women with no risk factors exercising in pregnancy. The most important thing right now is to either take a folic acid supplement or a prenatal vitamin with Folic Acid.

qtiekiki

Start taking prenatal vitamins, if you aren't already. And you definitely need to up your calories. The importance of eating enough during pregnancy: http://babyfit.sparkpeople.com/articles.asp?id=654

eurynam

Hi!

Actually I was talking about the mother (overweight or obese), not the baby. This information actually comes from my doctor. When my husband an I planned on having a kid I went to see my doctor (in july 2011). I made some test to make sure that I was healthy (blood, urine etc) and "good to go".

My doctor told me some advice about pregnancy (like vitamins etc.) and also weight gain. He told me that pregnancy is not a reason to eat whatever, whenever and that I should keep my weight under control (gain between 25-30 lb only... because over that, the rest would unnecessary fat). He also told me the story of another patient that was obese.That patient actually lost weight during the pregnancy (like 20 lb overall!) because she began to eat healty, exercice (walking mostly) and he told me it was a good thing for her (lower arterial pressure, less back pain etc.) and the baby turned fine (7,5 lb healthy baby).

So, with my first priority being to have a healthy baby, I was wondering if my new habits were incompatible with that...

DMZ_1

You need to take a pregnancy test, then schedule something with your doctor if you are pregnant.

courtneymomofone

Hi!

Actually I was talking about the mother (overweight or obese), not the baby. This information actually comes from my doctor. When my husband an I planned on having a kid I went to see my doctor (in july 2011). I made some test to make sure that I was healthy (blood, urine etc) and "good to go".

My doctor told me some advice about pregnancy (like vitamins etc.) and also weight gain. He told me that pregnancy is not a reason to eat whatever, whenever and that I should keep my weight under control (gain between 25-30 lb only... because over that, the rest would unnecessary fat). He also told me the story of another patient that was obese.That patient actually lost weight during the pregnancy (like 20 lb overall!) because she began to eat healty, exercice (walking mostly) and he told me it was a good thing for her (lower arterial pressure, less back pain etc.) and the baby turned fine (7,5 lb healthy baby).

So, with my first priority being to have a healthy baby, I was wondering if my new habits were incompatible with that...

As far as the exercise - very compatible! Unless you encounter complications that would restrict intensity or types of exercise, you should be fine continuing down the path of an active lifestyle while pregnant and it's very healthy for both you and baby And it'll go a long way in making birthing easier, too.

As for eating, you're definitely going to want to reach a maintenance point on calories at the very minimum as soon as you find out you're pregnant. One thing I wish this site accounted for when figuring goals is whether a woman is pregnant and/or breastfeeding, because those factors affect caloric need GREATLY. Since you're at a healthy BMI, there's -0- need for you to lose any weight during your pregnancy, and I'd hazard a guess that if you don't gain anything through the whole pregnancy either, you're malnourishing your baby, which will become evident at your regular check-ups. Definitely check with your doctor, and if you've got specific concerns or would like additional details, ask that they help you schedule an appt with the office's nutritionist. Most OB offices work with one for patients with Gestational Diabetes. If you choose to work with a midwife, they're generally a lot more holistically-minded, meaning they're looking for total health, not just some number on a scale or something.

qtiekiki

You can definitely continue to eat healthy and exercise. In the beginning, you should be able to exercise at the same intensity that you had been doing. As you get bigger/heavier, some exercises might be difficult because of the high weight, and also the difference in center of gravity. You just listen to your body, and don't over do it.

Every doctor is different. My doctor was pretty strict, and wanted me to only gain 25 lbs for both pregnancies. When I had a large gain in one month, then he asked me what I am eating and told me to eat better. I started out at 110lbs and 108lbs for the two pregnancies, and ended at 140lbs and 142lbs. So both times, I went over what he wanted, but both times I lost all the weight afterward (took longer after the 2nd). Some of my friends' doctors, on the other hand, didn't even mention a thing about how much weight to gain.

eurynam

Thanks for your response! As soon as have the confirmation (positive test) I will discuss that with my doctor.

infamousmk

Thank you for clarifying, OP. With a BMI of 24, you're not obese ... so please check in with your doctor about what your caloric needs are during pregnancy.

mdejoseph

Yes doctors are all different. I was told not to gain more than 15lbs and then told if I didn't gain weight it was fine. I just couldn't LOSE weight. Well not more than a pound or two overall. Each doctor has a method and each patient has their own set of needs. Do what your doctor recommends. Just maintain reason with your choices. Listen to your body. )

thirtyandthriving

The only person you should ask is your OB. Not to offend you but most (i haven't read the response here..but in general) here are not OB's and they are the ones that went to med school and specialized in this subject.

USNGirlMel

..... Just eat healthy, dont "eat for two", still workout moderately, do NOT eat too much sugar




Are you diabetic??? If so, you REALLY need to watch it. Babies get glucose from diabetic mothers at a very high rate and produce their own insulin; insulin is not passed through the umbilical cord. So once the baby is born, they tend to have problems because the glucose supply is cut off but they are still producing tons of insulin.


Save your baby a trip to the NICU :-)


Try to have the baby as natural as possible also ; no c section ; way too many problems.... unless it is emergent

Mandypt

Hi guys!

For the last week I have "symptoms" that make me think I might be pregnant (but it's too soon to detect it with a test...)!! I was planning it but only at the achievement of my goal (13 lb away) but life has funny ways sometimes so now, I'm wondering what will happen with my eating and exercise habit??

I know if she's overweight/obsese, I women can loose or gain much less pounds during the pregnancy but since my BMI is 24.8, can I keep my calorie intake low (1200-1400 a day) with my exercices (30 day shred 3-4 times a week) and loose fat while gaining weight from the normal modification of the body (ex. breast, blood volume, etc.) ???

Thanks for your hepl!!

you are suppose to eat 300-400 calories more while you are pregnant for the baby's nutrition...

USNGirlMel

First - Pee on a stick
Second - Find a midwife that does homebirths because OBs are a pain in the gut.
Third - Read Henci Goer's A Thinking Woman's Guide to Childbirth.
Fourth - Don't be stupid and eat a ton of **** while pregnant and gain 100lbs.

I had a fantastic OB and if I had done a home birth, I would be dead.

But that's great advice. :-)

... find a good hospital . A midwife cannot provide an emergency c section if it is an emergency and the Fetal Heart Rate is decreasing or one of the MANY other things that can happen.

You can still have a natural birth at a hospital, with the safety blanket of knowing the help is there if needed..


Good luck B-)

TripleJ3

First - Pee on a stick
Second - Find a midwife that does homebirths because OBs are a pain in the gut.
Third - Read Henci Goer's A Thinking Woman's Guide to Childbirth.
Fourth - Don't be stupid and eat a ton of **** while pregnant and gain 100lbs.

I had a fantastic OB and if I had done a home birth, I would be dead.

But that's great advice. :-)

Yeah, sorry the OB's you are referring to were "difficult" but not only was mine amazing and the only person I will trust to come close to me and any future pregnancies, he saved my daughter"s and my life. And he took such care and pride into the way he put me back together you would never know I had three c-sections.

Sure he may a pain to some body at some point but I wasn't paying him for his personality, I was paying for him because he is great at his profession.

While I think its great for some people to have home births and Doulas are amazing to have, you should be careful to knock all OB's.

USNGirlMel

First - Pee on a stick
Second - Find a midwife that does homebirths because OBs are a pain in the gut.
Third - Read Henci Goer's A Thinking Woman's Guide to Childbirth.
Fourth - Don't be stupid and eat a ton of **** while pregnant and gain 100lbs.

I had a fantastic OB and if I had done a home birth, I would be dead.

But that's great advice. :-)

Yeah, sorry the OB's you are referring to were "difficult" but not only was mine amazing and the only person I will trust to come close to me and any future pregnancies, he saved my daughter"s and my life. And he took such care and pride into the way he put me back together you would never know I had three c-sections.

Sure he may a pain to some body at some point but I wasn't paying him for his personality, I was paying for him because he is great at his profession.

While I think its great for some people to have home births and Doulas are amazing to have, you should be careful to knock all OB's.

i agree with you 100 %

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Just1forMe

" I think I'm pregnant! What will happen ?"

Congratulations! I'm pretty sure you will have a baby... :-P
(sorry...couldn't resist!!)

Le_Joy

Love this! And I am totally stealing it!

mistresseeyore

I lost 25 pounds while I was pregnant with my son in 2009, and I was overweight when I got pregnant with him, and I have PCOS.

sbrooks0387

i think you need to see your doc. your supposed to increase your calorie intake 300 more per day while prego but i'm not sure if that goes up if you are on a very limited calorie intake to start with i.e. for weight loss. you can still exercise but again the doc will advise you on what kind and how much.

xHelloQuincyx

Please do not deprive yourself of any nutrients that you need.


I am a preschool teacher, I see what happens to children who face (potential) taratogens in the womb.

it goes without saying that you need to speak to someone who is not on mfp about the life you are making.

Beastette

I think I fell in love with Kenneth. What will happen?

eurynam

Not looking for medical advice. Looking for women who may be or have been in the same situation to share... I think it's pretty obvious that MFP is not a reliable source of medical informations... but I get the point, it's always good to remind it.