How much did your doctor recommend gaining during pregnancy?

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What has your OB advised? I feel like I’ve gained too much so far (15 lbs by 21 weeks), but my doctor says it’s right on. I started at a very low weight - is that why I’m expected to gain a lot? Or is this normal? What’s been your experience?

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this is what my doc recommended

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Started out underweight 5 foot 9 and 114 pounds. OB said 35 pounds minimum, nothing less than that. I'm 33 weeks today and so far I've gained 27 pounds.

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My doctor didn’t tell me she had a recommendation but I did start out very underweight. I have gained 35 pounds so far and I’m 37 weeks.

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It’s based on starting weight, if you’re on the lower end or underweight you get a bigger range. I started heavier and gained 20lb of all belly and it was gone the week after baby

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Up to 15, and your recommended weight gain is based on your BMI so it varies.

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My doctor is wayyy more flexible than all these formal guidelines. He understands that body types are different, people put on weight differently, some experience awful morning sickness early on and lose a lot of weight, etc. There are so many factors to consider, so he says he is happy with anywhere between 5 and 55 lbs.

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My OB said 25-35, but I gained 60!!!! Every pregnancy is different

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Underweight to start with you should aim to gain 30-40. Average weight to start you should gain 25-35.

How much did your doctor recommend gaining during pregnancy?

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