How to gain weight slowly?

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I'm a FTM, 21 weeks and have gained 10lbs so far.  The midwives would like me to gain 25-35lbs throughout my pregnancy BUT today a midwife said I was gaining too fast.  
I feel confused and frustrated. HOW am I supposed to gain weight slowly?

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I'm frustrated just the same 😔😔😔 I'm 20 weeks 5'5 & pre pregnancy 160 lbs a nice weight for my frame but I've gained almost 15 pounds so far & I'm super concerned! My first pregnancy I gained 50! But I was younger & bounced back quick. I don't think I eat a lot at all I actually eat healthier & have cut out meat (this pregnancy I don't like it) but I've also been getting ridiculous sciatic back pain so I haven't been exercising as much as I need to be 😭 I'm starting to notice my arms getting fatter not to mention the ever growing boobs my 36 DDD bras are already overflowing 😩 if you're not exercising often I would say walks & prenatal yoga plus tons of water it makes the difference. But in the end, after baby's born you can work it off!

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That's odd because my midwives also want me to gain 30-35 lbs and at 23w I've gained 15 lbs which I was told was perfect for my end weight goal. Starting at the beginning of the second trimester they told me I should start gaining about one pound a week for the rest of my pregnancy. So I think you're totally fine! You've gained less than I had at your number of weeks.

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I'm going through this too! 20 weeks and in the past like 6 I've gained 10 lbs past pre pregnancy. I don't feel like I'm eating too terrible or too much... I don't know how to slow it down either. I lost weight in the first trimester so I've technically gained more than 10 here in the second...

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Everyone gains different and our babies are all different sizes. I'm at 15 lbs and I'm 22+4. My Dr. says that's fine. Just be as healthy and as active as you can. That's all you can do. Don't let them make you feel guilty for your body doing its own thing.

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Also I try to make sure I'm not "eating for 2" you really only need an extra 300 calories a day while pregnant. Ironically you need an extra 500 a day for nursing lol go figure.

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Thanks, ladies!  You've all given me good ideas and follow up questions for my next visit in 4 weeks.  It's a bit rough to be told slow down on gaining but I want to do what's best for baby and me.  Joining an aquatic yoga prenatal class as soon as my midwife signs off on it!  Already got my suit :)

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Does the 25-30 include the baby and placenta weight?

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I'm confused why your midwife is upset about ten pounds at 21 weeks?? I'm pretty sure the doctors recommend 3-4 in the first trimester and then about a pound a week after that for a healthy weight gain throughout pregnancy. That would put you on the low side of even just the average weight gain so I wouldn't be upset at all! I've gained 9 lbs at 20 weeks and my doctor thought that was great!

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Pregnant women metabolize sugar differently and its stored as fat even faster. Therefore, you might need to make adjustments to your diet if you're eating your same pre-pregnancy diet. Limit potatoes, bread, fruit, cookies, pastries, sugary beverages, etc. I love eating fresh fruit (especially on hot summer days) but I limit myself while pregnant because fruit is rich with sugar. Good luck! I know it's not easy!

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I would trust what your doctor says. What has she/he said about your weight? Damn. Ive gained 15 and my doctor hasn't said a thing, yet.

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