Do u gain allot of weight from being pregnant
jlsjenni1992
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Does most of weight come off after u have the. baby and if u don't breast feed is it harder to lose weight ..also how much do u gain during pregnancy and would u gain double if u have twins? Sorry I really have no idea
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I gained 50 pounds with both of my pregnancies and breastfed for feeding purposes only, not for weight loss.2
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I didn't gain much with my first two, but my third ruined me. -_- she is two months old now and I breast feed. I'm still having trouble dropping some of the weight.0
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You don't have to gain a lot of weight with your pregnancy. This answer is not really cut and dry there are a lot factors that go into it6
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You don't have to gain a lot of weight with your pregnancy. This answer is not really cut and dry there are a lot factors that go into it
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The answer is a firm maybe, maybe not. Same for breastfeeding. It may help you lose weight but it's not a guarantee. I lost very little while breastfeeding due to extreme hunger. Cutting calories was very difficult. But I was also a super producer so that was the trade off.2 -
In addition to other womens experiences, this would be a great question to ask your ob/gyn and hopefully use as a reason to ask for a referral to a registered dietitian. Assuming you either just found out you are pregnant or are trying to decide whether you want to get pregnant. It can be very individual, and the pros can take your specific situation into consideration. :drinker:4
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Depends on your body, your genetics, and honestly each pregnancy. You do lose a good chunk right away, but not everything. My own recent example- I walked out of the hospital 15 lbs lighter than I walked in. 7 pounds of that was baby, the other 8 was placenta, fluid, etc. I'm still working on the "above and beyond" weight
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SuperNerd42 wrote: »Depends on your body, your genetics, and honestly each pregnancy. You do lose a good chunk right away, but not everything. My own recent example- I walked out of the hospital 15 lbs lighter than I walked in. 7 pounds of that was baby, the other 8 was placenta, fluid, etc. I'm still working on the "above and beyond" weight
I went in at 207 and left at 204. Baby was 7 lbs but I had swelling related to pregnancy-induced hypertension.0 -
I'm 26 weeks and so far have only gained 8 lbs. according to my midwife and doctor, the amount you should gain depends on your weight before becoming pregnant. Since I was obese (250) when I got pregnant, thebgoal for me is between 11-20 lbs, which I'm not finding difficult at all since less room in stomach as baby grows.2
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I gained about 40lbs with each pregnancy. I always ended up at 205 lbs. Every time.
Within a week of giving birth I was usually down to 175-178lbs. The extra 10lbs hung on for close to 12 months until their breast feeding demands were lower. I was one of those people who holds onto weight when bf'ing and then it falls off afterwards.0 -
Everyone is different, and how much you gain is supposed to have something to do with your pre pregnancy weight and BMI. The higher the BMI the less you're 'supposed' to gain....
My second baby is 9 and a half months old. I had a normal BMI of 20.6 pre pregnancy and according to the guidelines was apparently supposed to gain 25-35lbs.... I weighed the day before birth and had gained 43 lbs (whoops), the day after birth I had lost 12 lbs (she was 7lb 14). 1 week later I had lost another 8 lb without trying. Then I stayed the same weight until I started logging around 10 weeks ago. I've lost 18 lbs so far with only 5 to go.
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I'm 26 weeks and so far have only gained 8 lbs. according to my midwife and doctor, the amount you should gain depends on your weight before becoming pregnant. Since I was obese (250) when I got pregnant, thebgoal for me is between 11-20 lbs, which I'm not finding difficult at all since less room in stomach as baby grows.
This must be a new thing because when I got pregnant (many years ago...), I was 102lbs and when I walked in the hospital I was almost 121lbs and 109lb when I left the hospital. My first baby was eight and half lbs.
By the end of my first trimester and due to awful morning sickness, I was under 100lbs so the doctor guided me to recuperate the weight lost and kept a watchful eye on how much I gained during the rest of the pregnancy. I had my second baby less than a year later
, my pregnancy was better and I only gained 15lbs. This baby was smaller because I was induced.
I noticed that now most of moms-to-be gain a lot of weight during their pregnancies and doctors don't seem to worry about it. What has changed? Because reading some of the comments in MFP they all have a hard time getting back to a normal weight and I don't remember me or my friends (all grandmoms now), having the same problem.0 -
I gained alot with my first two back when I was slim, but with my 3rd many years later I was obese when I fell pregnant. I only gained baby weight from that pregnancy. The body works harder and burns,more calories if your obese and pregnant, which is why many bigger women gain very little during pregnancy.0
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I gained 55lbs with first and lost 25lbs in first week then 1-2lbs every week without trying while breastfeeding but stayed around 14lbs overweight
I gained 22 lbs with second, lost 8lbs at birth then nothing at all while breastfeeding and and stayed around 14lbs over my previous weight
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i went from 115 to almost 150! more then they suggest, but the weight did come off within about 4 months or so. i think its more genetics and your weight before etc...i agree with all the above comments...0
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I gained 40 pounds during my first pregnancy and 15 during my second. Both babies were a healthy weight.0
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First baby I gained 50 lbs. After baby I lost most of the weight and second baby I was smart and tracked calories on MFP and only gained 22 lbs. 20 lbs off right after baby was born.
There is a group on here for pregnant women that can help you out with how to adjust your calorie goals specific to each trimester and your BMI. There are also pregnancy weight gain calculators that can help you understand what your goals should be.
The biggest thing is to eat healthy meals since you are literally building another human being. Eat your veggies, take your prenatals, and water, water, water. I'll link the pages I mentioned below.
MFP pregnancy group: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/1903-fit-fabulous-pregnant
Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator: http://www.calculator.net/pregnancy-weight-gain-calculator.html
ETA: Some people lose quickly while nursing and others do not. You do burn calories while nursing, but nursing also ramps up your hunger quite a bit. It also keeps your hormones at a different level than if you were not nursing... Don't chose to nurse or to not nurse based on weight loss alone. Nursing is for your baby's health and well-being and it is highly recommended by medical professionals. I personally found it just as difficult to lose weight while nursing as I do while not.1 -
I was 20 lbs heavier than my pre-pregnancy weight after my dd was born.
You should talk to your doctor about your pregnancy concerns and questions.0 -
I agree...i took being pregnant as a "free meal ticket" for Lack of better words! I ate healthy foods, but LARGE portions....I'm 26 weeks and so far have only gained 8 lbs. according to my midwife and doctor, the amount you should gain depends on your weight before becoming pregnant. Since I was obese (250) when I got pregnant, thebgoal for me is between 11-20 lbs, which I'm not finding difficult at all since less room in stomach as baby grows.
This must be a new thing because when I got pregnant (many years ago...), I was 102lbs and when I walked in the hospital I was almost 121lbs and 109lb when I left the hospital. My first baby was eight and half lbs.
By the end of my first trimester and due to awful morning sickness, I was under 100lbs so the doctor guided me to recuperate the weight lost and kept a watchful eye on how much I gained during the rest of the pregnancy. I had my second baby less than a year later, my pregnancy was better and I only gained 15lbs. This baby was smaller because I was induced.
I noticed that now most of moms-to-be gain a lot of weight during their pregnancies and doctors don't seem to worry about it. What has changed? Because reading some of the comments in MFP they all have a hard time getting back to a normal weight and I don't remember me or my friends (all grandmoms now), having the same problem.
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Everyone is different. With my first two I ended up weighing less on my delivery days, than what I weighed at my initial pre-natal appointments-'courtesy' of non-stop, utterly miserable morning sickness for 9 full months, with each pregnancy
My third pregnancy I had the more normal 3 months of morning sickness and I ended up gaining around 20lbs/had an 8 pound baby. 1 -
I'm 26 weeks and so far have only gained 8 lbs. according to my midwife and doctor, the amount you should gain depends on your weight before becoming pregnant. Since I was obese (250) when I got pregnant, thebgoal for me is between 11-20 lbs, which I'm not finding difficult at all since less room in stomach as baby grows.
This must be a new thing because when I got pregnant (many years ago...), I was 102lbs and when I walked in the hospital I was almost 121lbs and 109lb when I left the hospital. My first baby was eight and half lbs.
By the end of my first trimester and due to awful morning sickness, I was under 100lbs so the doctor guided me to recuperate the weight lost and kept a watchful eye on how much I gained during the rest of the pregnancy. I had my second baby less than a year later, my pregnancy was better and I only gained 15lbs. This baby was smaller because I was induced.
I noticed that now most of moms-to-be gain a lot of weight during their pregnancies and doctors don't seem to worry about it. What has changed? Because reading some of the comments in MFP they all have a hard time getting back to a normal weight and I don't remember me or my friends (all grandmoms now), having the same problem.
Having trouble losing pregnancy weight is not a new problem. Different women gain different amounts and then have different experiences getting it off. You read MFP posts from women who are having trouble getting it off because the average woman who doesn't have trouble with it isn't on MFP talking about it.3 -
I gained 52 total. I lost 30 lbs almost immediately after delivery as besides my 7 lb 4 oz baby I carried a lot of water. 10 lbs I walked & dieted off. The last 10 took a long time to get rid of. I wasn't as active because I had a tiny baby to care for. I did walk with her in the stroller a lot & eventually got back to my pre-pregnancy weight. But, I looked squishy. We moved to a new state & into the suburbs & I didn't walk as much. 15 crept back on. I got serious about my diet & workouts about 3 yrs post partum.
I'm in better shape now than I was pre-preg but it took commitment.0 -
As others said, it varies by person. I gained a bit over 50 pounds but I was also on bed rest, on my left side, for about three months. I watched what I ate but had zero activity so it was tough. It came off quickly though.0
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OP you should really speak with your doctor about a healthy amount of weight to gain and what sorts of foods you should be eating as well as making sure you are taking a prenatal vitamin/folic acid supplement.0
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It depends on how much energy you take in (Calories In) v how much energy you expend (Calories Out). Growing a baby uses energy, but not as much as people think. You don't actually need to gain weight during pregnancy to have a healthy baby. Stick to maintenance calories during pregnancy and you'll be fine. That said, I have gained 12kg during this pregnancy and I'm now 30 weeks pregnant.0
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I don't think you would gain double with twins, as the babies themselves are born smaller than single births.0
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Every woman is different and every pregnancy is different. I've had three kids and gained exactly 27 pounds with each. But I admit this is probably just coincidence. During my first pregnancy I ate very healthily, but didn't do much in the way of exercise (I'd had a miscarriage previously, wand was afraid to do much more than walking). My second pregnancy, I was chasing around a toddler and had a variety of food aversions that made eating more difficult...still gained the same amount. My third pregnancy I worked out regularly right up to my due date, and gained the same 27 pounds again. I always lost a couple of pounds the week before I delivered...I think it was because I felt like there was just no room for food in my belly with those three big boys (not huge...but over 8 pounds, and I'm pretty small).
I never had any morning sickness, but among friends that did, some lost weight due to the nausea and vomiting (although most gained a normal amount by the end), but others gained more weight because they were constantly nibbling on crackers and such to keep the queasiness at bay.
Breastfeeding did help me lose weight pretty quickly...within a few months I was below my pre-pregnancy weight each time. I joked that I would nurse my boys until they left for college if it meant I could eat ice cream every night and not gain weight. But I have other friends whose bodies held onto those last few pounds until they finally weaned their babies.
I didn't look at pregnancy or the time I was nursing as a free pass to eat as much as I wanted...but I didn't count calories either. I tried to follow my body's cues. If I was craving Chick-fil-a lemonade, I'd get it. If the idea (not to mention the smell) of my normally beloved crab cakes turned my stomach, I'd avoid them. (I once made my family leave a restaurant because the smell of fish frying me want to barf). I missed wine and sushi, but still allowed myself a cup of coffee each morning (until an EKG detected a cardiac arrhythmia with my third son and the doctor suggested I might want to avoid caffeine).1 -
Every woman is different and every pregnancy is different. I've had three kids and gained exactly 27 pounds with each. But I admit this is probably just coincidence. During my first pregnancy I ate very healthily, but didn't do much in the way of exercise (I'd had a miscarriage previously, wand was afraid to do much more than walking). My second pregnancy, I was chasing around a toddler and had a variety of food aversions that made eating more difficult...still gained the same amount. My third pregnancy I worked out regularly right up to my due date, and gained the same 27 pounds again. I always lost a couple of pounds the week before I delivered...I think it was because I felt like there was just no room for food in my belly with those three big boys (not huge...but over 8 pounds, and I'm pretty small).
I never had any morning sickness, but among friends that did, some lost weight due to the nausea and vomiting (although most gained a normal amount by the end), but others gained more weight because they were constantly nibbling on crackers and such to keep the queasiness at bay.
Breastfeeding did help me lose weight pretty quickly...within a few months I was below my pre-pregnancy weight each time. I joked that I would nurse my boys until they left for college if it meant I could eat ice cream every night and not gain weight. But I have other friends whose bodies held onto those last few pounds until they finally weaned their babies.
I didn't look at pregnancy or the time I was nursing as a free pass to eat as much as I wanted...but I didn't count calories either. I tried to follow my body's cues. If I was craving Chick-fil-a lemonade, I'd get it. If the idea (not to mention the smell) of my normally beloved crab cakes turned my stomach, I'd avoid them. (I once made my family leave a restaurant because the smell of fish frying me want to barf). I missed wine and sushi, but still allowed myself a cup of coffee each morning (until an EKG detected a cardiac arrhythmia with my third son and the doctor suggested I might want to avoid caffeine).
My experience was like this...mostly. I had morning, noon, and night sickness during the first trimester. I was at a "normal" healthy BMI when my son was conceived, and I gained 36 lbs while pregnant. I wasn't worried about eating too much, but I was very concerned with getting all the proper nutrients while I was pregnant. I wanted to give my son the best start in life that I could. At the same time, never having been overweight, I didn't tend to overeat. My Ob/Gyn team monitored my weight throughout pregnancy. Within 6 weeks after his birth, I'd lost all but 3 lbs, and by the time he was 4 months old, I'd lost a total of 50 lbs. Again, I didn't diet, but since I was breastfeeding, I made sure I ate the proper nutrients and no toxins. I've always said I need to have another baby so I can lose weight...weight that I gained in my mid-thirties by eating too much and not moving enough.
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Everyone is different, and how much you gain is supposed to have something to do with your pre pregnancy weight and BMI. The higher the BMI the less you're 'supposed' to gain....
That's because some of the weight that you're supposed to gain (if you don't already have it) is enough bodyfat to support breastfeeding for a year. Heavier women tend to already have that and don't need to gain it. Light women need to gain it.
Even then, weight gain varies dramatically, and a lot of it isn't fat. Some women retain a lot of water. I gained 60 pounds with my first pregnancy (which is a *lot*; significantly more than any recommendation) then dropped 30 pounds in just over a week because my body was retaining *that much* water. So, really, I gained 45 pounds of "real" weight (including baby, placenta, fat, breasts, etc.) plus 15 pounds of water weight.0 -
It's really going to vary from woman to woman. It can even vary from pregnancy to pregnancy. While I gained 40 pounds for both of my pregnancies, half of that was gone within the first day or two (I also had huge babies- 9lb 13oz and the second was 10lbs) after having each of them. As for the rest of that weight...I breastfed with both of mine, and the first one the weight just flew off...the second one I never lost the extra 20 pounds or so.0
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My sis only gained 8lbs during her pregnancy and she lost in a few months, but she couldn't breastfeed which she was upset about but they have formular for that now so her baby was fine. I think it's something your shouldn't worry about too much as you can always lose the weight once the child is born. Best to talk to your GP.0
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