using BMI during pregnancy?

Question

Anyone else find this a little weird?? I was in a healthy range for my height before pregnancy but now my doctor lists my bmi in my patient "problem list" every time I visit. I've only gained 20 pounds so far at 35 weeks so it's not like I went crazy eating everything in sight. She keeps mentioning my bmi and that it's considered overweight.... but it's not like I've gained 20 pounds of fat?

Answer

Please don't worry about this. I feel like a lot of doctors are constantly looking for weight problems because so many women gain too much and it can be dangerous. Don't get your feelings involved/defensive by it. Brush it off, try to exercise and eat healthy because it really will benefit you in the long run, and leave the rest up to your body. I try to walk 8,000-10,000 steps a day and eat a lot of fruits and veggies. My doctor mentions the weight thing and I just smile and nod. It's your body, you know if you are living a healthy lifestyle or not. That's all that matters.

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Lol yeah that's pretty stupid. 
I've gained about the same and my midwife said perfect hardly any weight gain at all. I was right on the border of bmi for my height. So I'm not worried. Few pounds to shed after Xmas and that's all x