Weight gain?..

Question

So since I've gotten pregnant I've gained maybe a total of 45 pounds so far and I'm 30 weeks. I'm a fairly small person, so my doctor keeps telling me I'm over eating and the baby is to big for how far I am?? I thought as long as the baby is healthy I'd be fine. So what exactly are they getting at?? Bc I can't just stop eating when I get hungry!!??? And apparently I keep measuring ahead so they keep uping my due date ...?? Any advice ?

Answer

I do think some women just gain a lot. As long as you are eating healthy and still getting exercise. I ate healthy throughout my pregnancy and continued to train until around 30 weeks and then walked 5 out of 7 days after that. I gained about 45 lbs but I also noticed my feet etc were pretty swollen. My doctor also kept saying that the baby would be too big and I may have to be induced etc but in the end he came 3 weeks early and weighed only 6 lbs 11oz. I lost 30 lbs in the first 3 weeks postpartum and honestly think it was retained water. I mean it can put you at risk of gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia etc but I think as long as you stick to a healthy diet and exercise regime and your blood pressure etc is good not to worry too much.

Answer

Listen to your doctor.

Weight gain?..

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