Scared to gain weight? (FTM)

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When I found out I was pregnant I was almost 140lbs (I had gained weight in the few months leading up to my pregnancy) I am 5’0, and at this weight I was considered overweight, but not obese. I am now 27 weeks pregnant, and I weigh 148 lbs. My baby is completely healthy, and I know I shouldn’t care about my weight, but I am very scared that I will gain too much in my 3rd trimester. I’m not just concerned for look reasons, but for medical reasons too. I have heard that too much weight can cause a lot of complications during labor. Am I over obsessing over this? Or should I be concerned? No judgement please.

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I don’t think you’re at a bad place at all. Worry less about your weight and more about what you’re putting in your body!

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This is my 4th pregnancy and I gain a minimum of 40 lbs each pregnancy. I actually gained 70+ lbs with my first. You will be fine. I worried so much about my weight gain in my last 2 pregnancies but honestly this time around I’m being easier on myself. Every body is different and gains weight differently during pregnancy. Just enjoy the ride!

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8 pounds is nothing to obsess over. Women gain weight. I started at 110 at 5'9. I have balloned up to 155. Unless your Dr has said something, you are fine.

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I think it’s normally as a woman to not want to gain weight. I was actually suffering from bulimia when I found out I was pregnant. And i still struggle daily with thinking I’m fat and thinking about my not cured ED. It is so embarrassing honestly. But I think it’s totally normal to want to watch your weight and be self conscious about it, especially if you had body image issues in the past.

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I'm about the same size as you and based on BMI we should actually gain 15-20lb. 8 pounds isn't a lot at 27 weeks. My doctor said that I should gain the most during third trimester but that's because the baby will be gaining more fat, among other things of course. Don't worry as long as baby is fine and your doc isn't concerned.

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I’m 5’6 before I got pregnant I was 205 I am now 237 and they saying my little one is too small but not to worry I don’t understand how I feel everything and I’m only 25 weeks no telling how much more weight I will gain. So don’t worry about your 8 pounds lol and they say I’m over weight also. Not obese.

Scared to gain weight? (FTM)

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