Pregnancy and weight maintenance

Julani34
Julani34 Posts: 36 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Can one at 20 kgs overweight expect to try and maintain that weight from the start to the end of a pregnancy? And how would one adjust calories to account for that?

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  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    You’ll need to speak with your doctor to see if that is an appropriate goal
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  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    3rd check with your doctor.

    Bottom line is it depends on activity level, and hormone balance.
  • mitch16
    mitch16 Posts: 2,113 Member
    Your doctor knows you better than some strangers on the internet.
  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    Fourth vote for doctor's orders overrule an internet forum in this case, always! Congratulations :smile:
  • TicaKali
    TicaKali Posts: 33 Member
    5Th vote for doctor's advice
    But I can tell you that I did it with my pregnancy. You just have to focus on eating well (healthy) for both of you and exercising. Only big exercise I did was walking 1hour every day!
  • sjd421
    sjd421 Posts: 54 Member
    While I was pregnant and overweight, I was told not more than 20lbs. Your OB should have told you, if not, ask at your next visit. Generally (with a not high risk or complicated pregnancy) during the first trimester you don't need extra calories, the 2nd 200-300 and the 3rd about 500.
  • katnadreau
    katnadreau Posts: 149 Member
    Definitely speak to your Dr about the appropriate weight management. The first trimester maintenance is a great goal though.
  • brittneyalley
    brittneyalley Posts: 274 Member
    When I was pregnant, I was told to gain between 0-11 pounds (I was technically obese at 160 pounds). It’s possible, just make sure you’re making healthy choices and taking your prenatal vitamins.
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