Too much weight gain?!

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I am a bigger girl, I am 5 foot 2 inches and before I was pregnant I was 181 pounds. I weighed myself today and I'm already 196 so I have gained 15 pounds already! I'm only 25 weeks and feel like I have gained to much. Everything I read says that bigger women shouldn't gain as much. I have only gained in my tummy area but I feel like I'm just unhealthy for my baby!!! I need some advice!

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I'm 5"2 also and iv gained 34lbs so far im only 29 weeks 🙈 i was 127lbs at the beginning! My midwife isnt worried everyone is different!

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A lot of weight gain during pregnancy is fluid. There is not much can be done about fluid retention honestly.

The best thing to do while pregnant is chill out. Don't binge eat, don't starve yourself. Stay as active as you can.

If all your bloodwork is ok and you are in general feeling ok and staying healthy- try not to worry about the number of pounds you're adding. You'll have plenty of time to worry about that after baby is born!

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As long as you're eating healthy, not overeating, and excercising, it's not an issue. I would only slow down if you think you're eating to much junk/sugar/carbs

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Just had my 28 week appt and I've gained 23 lbs. I'm 5'5" started at 161 now 184. Doctor said I need to slow down with the weight gain. Eat better (I eat good already) and walk more (I walk 3 times a week). I'm pretty upset. I only wanted to gain 25 pounds since I was over weight to begin with. My blood work was all good and I passed my 1 hr glucose test. Guess I have to do better with my eating. 😢

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I'm 5'2 and was 173 before pregnancy I'm now 27 weeks and have gained 20lbs

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I'm 5 even started at 134 and at 23 weeks I was 150 😔. But I'm still in my small/medium shirts and pants. So it's all baby!  It's all good though! Don't worry too much. My Drs. Didn't say anything. I know I've gained more so we'll see what they say at next appt on the 16th I'll be 25+3!

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Oh no way girl!!! Your just fine. I'm 29 weeks and have gained 30lbs . I am 5'5 and started at 134lbs now weighing in at 164lbs. My doc hasn't said anything about my weight gain so I'm guessing it's ok?!

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Saw this on WebMD..
Ask your health care provider how much weight you should gain. A woman who was average weightbefore getting pregnant should gain 25 to 35 poundsafter becoming pregnant. Underweight women should gain 28 to 40 pounds. And overweight women may need to gain only 15 to 25 pounds during pregnancy.
But everyone is different :)

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I'm 25w and also have gained 15 lbs. my doctor was concerned at my January appt. I haven't changed much of my diet except not eat as much sweets and I haven't gained an extra pound. I'm not too concerned. My pre pregnancy wait was 200 lbs and I'm 5'3.

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I was 180 when I got preg I'm 5"3 and I'm at 199 I'm 26 weeks today! They haven't told me anything. I feel huge and like I gained to much. But if your doctor feels you have they would tell you. But really it's not like you wanna diet while preg. Its just some weight. I wouldn't worry. Go for walks and make sure you eat veggies and drink lots of water.

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