Anyone having trouble gaining weight?

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I'm going to be 18 weeks tomorrow. I started with a normal BMI. I'm still 5 lbs under my prepregnancy weight, and gave only gained 1 lbs in the last 6 weeks. My doctors are concerned and having me see a nutritionist this week. I already eat pretty healthy (could always use a few more veggies, but who couldn't 😉), stay away from junk most of the time.  So, I'm not sure what advice she can really give. I'm just curious if anyone else is having this issue? My doctor tried to tell me to drink a milk shake every day until I gain weight, but that just does not sound even slightly healthy or like the right choice to me. Thoughts?

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I haven't gained yet - actually lost only during my first trimester. I was concerned but my doctor said that checking the baby regularly shows no problem at all so I shouldn't be concerned. They will continue with regular checks and while those show a healthy baby and I feel alright, everything is cool - even if I don't gain any weight at all. I started with a normal BMI and still am despite losing some weight.

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I haven't gained any weight yet and I'm 20 weeks... I get an ultrasound every 2 weeks and my little man weighs 1 lb so even though I'm not he is and is growing wonderfully... I am going to increase my diet though I'm always hungry but I try not to eat everything from my other 3 kids lol 😏😏😏

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Hey! Almost the same boat-- I lost about 5lbs before I knew I was pregnant but now I'm 18 weeks and 133lbs,  3lbs above my normal prepregnancy weight. My midwife and sister had suggested a plant based protein powder meal replacement to make shakes with. I use vanilla protein powder, fruit, original almond milk, and ice if the fruit isn't already frozen. This way I'm getting tons of protein and vitamins plus some extra calories but it's not overkill and doesn't have the saturated fat and sugar normal milkshakes would. Here's the stuff I buy good luck!

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I lost 8lbs first trimester and only this week have reached my normal weight pre pregnancy and that's 20 weeks. Like you I normally eat really healthy so struggle to put on the 1lb a week as suggested. I've had to make changes to full fat milk,yoghurts etc to see if that helps any. I've also increased my cheese intake too. 
Maybe make yoghurt fruit smoothies to boost your calories with some nuts in them?

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Your body needs a balance of carbs, fats and proteins.  Most people think healthy and go straight to veggies.  Although great for vitamins and minerals, they're very low in calories.  If you don't feel comfortable with a milkshake try adding more healthy fats, nuts, avocados... cook w olive oil and coconut oil.   As a reference, carbs and proteins have 4 calories in each gram.  Fat had 8-11 calories per gram.  The body needs some extra calories to build a healthy baby.

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I lost 13 lbs in my first trimester. I am 17 weeks now and I'm still sitting at a 10 lb weight lose. My baby boy measures perfectly on due date though and my uterus is measuring at the correct size so my doctor isn't worried. He said some women just don't gain that much weight during pregnancy. And I eat any and everything I want!

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I'm 17 weeks today and only gained half an oz total. Doctor isn't worried yet because I'm not losing weight but at my 20 weeks if I haven't gained anything by then that when she said they'll start to worry.

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I lost 10 pounds only gained 2 back doc says don't worry it will come I'm all belly so I guess it will be easier to get my snap back

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I've gained like 7 or 8 pounds out of the 25-30 they want me to gain 😫 honestly you might need to throw some "junk food" in there. Your body does require fats and sugars. I'm really not a healthy eater and fast food has been one of the only things that I've been able to stomach this pregnancy and still not really gaining weight. And my baby is still coming along healthy and my health is good. A milkshake a day definitely won't hurt you, girly ! Technically with pregnancy you only need 300 extra calories a day. But if you're already underweight they may suggest more than that. More protein would definitely be helpful and carbs. Pregnancy is definitely not the time to diet if you have weight to gain !

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Yes! My midwives were a little concerned because I'm behind on the averagr weight gain (only gained 1 lb since 9 weeks, 18 now) and they wanted me to up my protein, eat some cheeseburgers(my craving), and try to eat a little bit more at each meal. It's been so difficult to eat that much and I don't know how much protein I need and don't really know how to eat much more. I have gained 4 lbs since my last appointment but it took A LOT of eating 😂 anyways, that was the advice they gave me! Just up my protein and eat some more healthy fats like avocados, cook with olive oil, etc.

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