Not gaining enough weight?

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Last week I had my regular 2 week check up (34 weeks) and my doctor told me that at my next appointment she wanted to have a growth scan done of the baby because I had only gained 14 pounds and she wanted to make sure the baby was as big as she should be right now.. My belly measures perfectly for 34 weeks though. Has anyone had this happen? Was baby ok?

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This happened to me too! We have our sono next week.

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I'll be 33 weeks on Fri and have only gained a whopping 5 lbs. Had growth scan done last week and baby was exactly where she should be. The tech even estimated what her weight should be if I go to term

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I only gained 12# last pregnancy and baby/tummy were measuring small but they never seemed concerned.

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34 weeks 3 days today I've only gained 15 lbs so far had ultrasound done about 3 weeks ago baby is doing great I wouldn't worry to much unless dr is concerned

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I'll be 34 weeks on Monday and have only gained 10 pounds but doctor hasn't said anything. I was overweight to begin with though.

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Yes, I'm having to have growth scans every wk now. I'm 35 wks and bub is measuring 28-30 weeks and below the line 😞 she's only 3lb 7 and 
make matters worst she's really low and my bump has dropped so they are worried about preterm labour. This little lady is a drama queen and we need her to stay in there a bit longer.

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I just went two weeks ago to have my growth scan because he said I wasn't gaining enough weight. I have only gained 9 pounds my whole pregnacy and I am 35 weeks pregnant. Everything looked perfect and when they done my ultrasound the baby was actually weighing more than normal weight..... I'm 5'11 and slim anyways so the baby has more room to grow upwards and then out... Everyone is different.

My aunt is also a delivery nurse and she said doctors do that a lot and it scares people but it's really nothing.

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The last month I have actually lost weight. Not sure how that is happening since I'm eating so much lol. My midwife just talked to me about making sure I'm eating enough and she said that I haven't lost enough weight to be concerned especially since I've been measuring right on schedule and my baby is staying very active. I go next Monday so we will see what they say then. I've added drinking one ensure a day to make sure I'm adding enough vitamins and calories. I wish you the best luck if you have to have a scan done. I never thought I would have lost weight during the end of my pregnancy but I try to not stress over it too much

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I've gained 14lb and I'm 34 weeks.. My weight gain has nothing to do with how well baby is growing. Baby measuring perfect X

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I'm measuring 2 weeks behind and I have only gained 13 pounds and my doctor doesn't seem concerned I'm 35 weeks

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