Differences in Pregnancy for Plus Sized Moms?

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Hey everybody! I’m currently 7 weeks pregnant with my first and I’m overweight, which generally doesn’t bother me as I am pretty healthy! I’m a bit concerned though because I have absolutely no idea what to expect! Are there any differences in pregnancy for overweight ladies? Should I expect a fitness lecture at every appointment? Would love to hear your experiences! ☺️🤰🏼

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Well as I’ve been plus size every pregnancy I can’t help with any comparisons. However, (obviously depending on your doctor) I only had one conversation about my weight and that was just to discuss how much weight I should put on. My OB was very respectable and forthcoming that they’d only like me to gain no more than 15 this pregnancy and that was the end of it.

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Being overweight puts you at slightly higher risk when it comes to things like gestational diabetes and high blood pressure but as long as you’re eating healthy and not going all out eating anything and everything you’ll probably find you lose weight and everything else can be managed. 
I was 96kg pre pregnancy with my first. Got GD and then with the healthy diet ended up 14kg down by the time I gave birth. I’ve kept 7kg off and now pregnant again and already lost 1.5kg so on track again

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No, being overweight won't harm anything while pregnant. Just eat healthier. Only problem you may see is it will take time before you can actually feel baby move.

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I agree with others, I didn’t get a lecture other than to not gain more than 15 pounds (and I actually lost weight in both pregnancies!). I did end up being high risk, the first time because of multiple miscarriages and the second time because I developed cholestasis at the end of my first pregnancy. Because I see the high risk doctor she will bring up my weight, but never in a disrespectful way. In fact, I saw her today and she commented I was down a few more pounds overall but baby is growing and gaining weight as he should. Congratulations, and enjoy the ride!

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my doc just said that if I gain to much I'll have to give birth in the hospital. I'm 23 weeks and still haven't gained any weight and still fix a few pairs of my normal jeans. I was worried that I hadn't started gaining weight and my doc reminded me that the baby will take what ever it needs from my body and that she only expected me to gain 7 kg, about 15 or 16 pounds total. she also told me most of the weight gain is at the end of the pregnancy.

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I’m overweight 275 pre pregnancy & my doctor has never even mentioned weight unless I️ ask.... I’ve had a pretty easy pregnancy with no complications other than aches & pains.... I’m now about to be 33wks and have only gained 5lbs....

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I was 245 lbs prepregnancy. At my first ob  appointment she recommended to gain no more than 10 lbs for the entire pregnancy. I didn't start gaining weight until about 20 weeks. She did say that I need to walk for about 30 minutes daily as it would just help with pregnancy in general. I had high blood pressure before I was pregnant so as a precaution she put me on a baby aspirin after I got 12 weeks..... I say don't worry about weight gain because you are growing a baby. Just try to eat healthier and walk. Cut down on caffeine - I tried to cut it out completely but was getting terrible headaches.

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Thanks for all the info ladies! 😊

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I've noticed with being overweight during pregnancy that my partner cannot feel the baby move from the outside as early as when I was 18 and pregnant.

Differences in Pregnancy for Plus Sized Moms?

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