Losing weight during ur pregnancy?

United States
December 10, 2008 10:11am CST
I have lost almost 30 lbs during my pregnancy. I know that this is not normal but the doctor said it is ok. I eat and take my vitamins like I am suppossed to. Is anyone else having this problem?
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• United States
10 Dec 08
I lost about 20 pounds during the first five months of my pregnancy. Suddenly in month 6, the weight started coming back. How far along are you? Continue eating (maybe add more carbs and protein), and keep taking your vitamins. Maybe slow down abit, (no crazy exercise regimins). Seriously though, I wouldn't worry too much if your doctor says it is okay. I mean, he is monitoring the baby's progress, so he would know.
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• United States
10 Dec 08
I dont exercise at all lol. I am 7 months along. I have been on bedrest for most of the pregnancy, but I still dont stay in the bed. Thanks
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@liquorice (3887)
12 Dec 08
Congratulations on your pregnancy! To echo what the others have said, while most pregnant women put weight on, everybody's different, and some people do lose weight during pregnancy. This is extremely common, for instance, when a woman suffers from very bad (morning) sickness, or hyperemesis - but you would obviously know if you have that. It could also be that the pregnancy is just putting you off your food a bit. Maybe you're not eating as much as you usually do. Or maybe the effort of growing the baby is using up all the calories! I know a few women who didn't look at all pregnant for any of their pregnancy. One lady at my daughter's playgroup told me she was due to give birth the following week, and I found it difficult to believe at the time; she was thinner than me, (and I wasn't very big myself, and not pregnant!) She had to tell people that she was pregnant, because no-one would have known otherwise. So long as the doctor's happy with your progress and baby's doing well, try not to worry. I hope you have a good pregnancy and birth.
• United States
15 Dec 08
Thank you very much. I wish I did not look pregnant but I do and I have lost everything but my belly and bust lol. I think the baby is taking the calories because I am hungry about 2 hrs after I have eaten a big meal.
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@liquorice (3887)
15 Dec 08
Aw, pregnant women look beautiful! I also remember feeling constantly starving when I was pregnant. I had such a tiny appetite before, and people were amazed at how much I was able to put away during my pregnancy, lol!
• United States
25 Jan 09
Well believe it or not I have been the total opposite with this pregnancy. I have not had an appetite at all. I get something to eat, eat a lil bit then I don't want anymore and that is what scares me.I told my husband not to even bother bringing me to a buffet because it would be a waste of money. I just hope that my appetite kinda stays the same and I can get back to my normal weight.
@cyberfluf (4996)
• Netherlands
25 Jan 09
I have no personal experience with losing weight during a pregnancy, or even with a pregnancy at all; but I do know my mom lost weight when she was pregnant with me. My parents had been trying to conceive a baby for a long time, so they were very excited about it but no one could notice. As for as I know everything it fine as long as the doctor monitors the baby and it is growing well etc.
• United States
15 Dec 08
My friend just gave birth, and he only gained a total of 1 lb. her entire pregnancy. He baby was 7lbs 8oz when born, and was completely healthy!
• United States
15 Dec 08
Tell her congrats!! I am praying for a healthy baby girl.
@jessi0887 (2788)
• United States
10 Dec 08
A lot of women actually lose during pregnancy. It is not uncommon. Especially if you have morning sickness and loss of appetite. Don't worry about it. As long as the doctor says the baby is fine. I didn't lose but i didn't gain until way past my first half of the pregnancy. My friend didn't gain at all. She gave birth to her baby while she weighed only 114 ibs.
• Germany
12 Dec 08
I had lost my weight once during my first trimester, i think about 1 -2 kg, that was because i didn't have much appetite for the food. There was no problem for my baby. And after i entered second trimester, my appetite came back to me and i started eating alot. And now, i'm going to be 8 month pregnant, and i think i already gained 17 kg. I'm not sure whether i have gained too much weight or not, but my doctor said it's ok for the weight. I think i'm currently 64kg and before pregnancy i was 47kg. I'm quite worried i won't loose weight after delivery.