underweight?

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Can being underweight cause any health problems to the baby? or possibly loss? I'm 5'2 and weigh atleast 100pds. Before I became pregnant I weighed in at 110 but during my 4-5 weeks I had nausea and vomiting to extreme and dropped those 10 pounds. now I find it hard to gain that weight back. Any tips? Im currently 12 wks pregnant.

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I wouldn't go crazy but maybe you could add some extra fat to one of your meals or for a snack. Avacado is a super healthy fat. I like cooking scrambled eggs or pancakes in coconut oil.

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They say the baby will get what they need, it's you who will suffer from the lack of nutrients. Try to get a good hearty breakfast with protein. Good meals the rest of the day too, if you can. And yes, vitamins and hydration. It will be OK!

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I’m only 97 pounds at 5,3 and I’m 5 weeks I’m terrified I’m going to miscarry what can I do

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im also 5 2...i only weigh 108..dr says im good...im 14w..

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I weighed 110 with my 1st pregnancy, 105 with my second.  By the time they were born, I had gained over 20 lbs and dr was happy about it.  All heathy.  I'm currently 20 weeks, and I started out this pregnancy at 140 lbs (older now and struggled with weight after 2nd pregnancy) and although I have an obvious preggo belly, I've actually lost 3 lbs.  when I talked to my ob about it and explained how sick I was, she ended up being ok with my progress.  I'm sure with my found again appetite, I'll have no problem gaining weight now!

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The first trimester is hell with nausea and vomiting. My ob urged me to take nausea medication, which I personally didn't because I learned to manage my nausea. I would make a big meal, throw it up immediately, to resume eating the other half of it. My prenatals tasted horrible, so I switched to Flinstones chewables (the complete ones) that are much easier on the tummy. If your nausea is extreme, take the meds. Pregnancy is very taxing on the body and you can get dehydrated and malnourished- the baby isn't the only one that needs to be taken care of. You are the incubator! I'm 5'2 and normally 115. I maintained weight and surely enough started gaining upon the beginning of the second trimester. You need to stop the vomiting though, somehow. Your senses will alleviate naturally anyhow as the next few weeks pass. I felt better at 15 weeks. Good luck girl, feel better!!!

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you should be ok if the weight loss is from nausea. Try to stay hydrated and take in nutrient rich foods when you can. Honestly the baby will take nutrients and such from you, you'll be the one really feeling the impact of weight loss.

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Make sure you are taking your vitamins and staying very hydrated

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