Weight gain in pregnancy?
Since 9 weeks, I only gained 18 lbs. I am now 35 weeks. Is this alright? Is it too much or too little? I am considered "obese" .. although I do argue with the guidelines sometimes there is nothing I can do so this is how I am classified. Once the baby comes I plan on dieting. I am on the Gestational Diabetes diet — 3 meals and 3 snacks a day, up to 45g of carbs for meals and 30 for snacks. Does this seem normal? Now, I weigh 237 lbs. and I’m 5’5”, 35 weeks. Am I alright? Sorry, I worry a lot. 
If you’re already overweight, and you’re on a special diet to get exactly what you need, then you’re probably just worrying too much! If you were underweight and had only gained 18lbs, that could be a problem, but I’d say you’re fine. And I assume your doctor hasn’t said that the weight gain is a problem.
Normal weight gain for a pregnancy is around 25-35 pounds, but that’s based on average weight before pregnancy. If you’re smaller, you need to gain more and if you’re bigger, you don’t need to gain as much. Try to stop worrying and just enjoy the last few weeks as much as you can!
admin on October 1st 2009 in Diabetes Diet Meal Plan
1st bun in the oven! responded on 02 Oct 2009 at 4:45 am #
Everyone gains their weight differently. You will be just fine….don’t worry, worst comes to worst you work on losing the weight once your little one is born.
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Angela M responded on 02 Oct 2009 at 5:09 am #
The average pregnancy you should gain 25 to 30 lbs. If you are concerned you should talk to your doctor.
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Rhiannan responded on 02 Oct 2009 at 5:28 am #
You could also ask your doctor if people don’t give great answers. Congratulations with the new baby on the way. Hope you have a safe and easy labor!
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baby boy due jan 4 responded on 02 Oct 2009 at 5:53 am #
your doctor will tell you, but I think since you are considered obese you can’t gain as much as a normal person would.
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escape.unscathed responded on 02 Oct 2009 at 6:35 am #
If you’re already overweight, and you’re on a special diet to get exactly what you need, then you’re probably just worrying too much! If you were underweight and had only gained 18lbs, that could be a problem, but I’d say you’re fine. And I assume your doctor hasn’t said that the weight gain is a problem.
Normal weight gain for a pregnancy is around 25-35 pounds, but that’s based on average weight before pregnancy. If you’re smaller, you need to gain more and if you’re bigger, you don’t need to gain as much. Try to stop worrying and just enjoy the last few weeks as much as you can!
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*8w2d* ~till induction~ *YAY* responded on 02 Oct 2009 at 7:08 am #
Yea thats fine, they recommend gaining less, the more you weigh. So you’re good.
I’ve lost 10 and gained back 11, and am 30 weeks today with my 3rd. 5’7 141 now…and my doctor isn’t worried about a thing…baby looks good.
It’s different for everyone, and everyones body takes pregnancy differently. As long as your doc isn’t worried, and the baby looks good then you’re fine.
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?HotMama? 35wks with a Girl! responded on 02 Oct 2009 at 7:15 am #
If you were overweight to begin with, then gaining 18lbs seems reasonable to me.
If your doctor isn’t concerned, then you shouldn’t be either.
I was quite small before becoming pregnant (120lbs) and I eat healthy and exercise regularly and I have gained about 38lbs. I am retaining a lot of water. My doctor isn’t concerned whatsoever.
For women with a healthy weight before pregnancy, it’s expected to gain 25-35lbs, give or take. For someone overweight, its usually around 15lbs and for someone underweight I believe its about 40-45lbs.
Don’t worry, I’m sure you’re doing just fine!
Good Luck~
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35w3d pregnant with a baby girl!