Unintended Weight Loss During Pregnancy

June 14 2007 losing weight during pregnancy may improve the health of babies born to obese women with gestational diabetes.

Unintended weight loss during pregnancy. The rate of weight gain varies for every woman depending on the conditions of her pregnancy. I m eating not sure if it s enough but eat everytime i m hungry. Baby is measuring perfect even in the 85 percentile.

Some other potential causes of weight loss during pregnancy include. Despite the benefits of having a lower bmi during pregnancy losing weight isn t appropriate for all. Autoimmune disorders cancers eating disorders endocrine imbalance gastrointestinal diseases infections neurologic abnormalities psychiatric disorders substance use uncontrolled overactive thyroid undiagnosed diabetes other chronic.

However many women are shocked to learn that they can lose weight during the first trimester. I hope someone can help me not feel so alone. For most pregnant women weight management is safer than any form of significant weight loss.

In very rare cases pregnancy weight loss that s progressive and or excessive might be a sign of hyperemesis gravidarum a complication characterized by severe morning sickness. This is my second pregnancy with my first i put on 20kgs and everything was normal. This is my second pregnancy i m 37 weeks and i m currently weighing almost 25 pounds less than when i started the pregnancy.

My ob said i shouldn t be losing weight and if i ve lost more when i go back. Losing weight after the first trimester can be a problem however and you should notify your healthcare provider if you experience weight loss during the second or third trimesters as this can possibly harm you and your baby. No gd my ob made a joke yesterday i m gonna need a whole new.

During the first trimester an expectant mother should only gain about five pounds. Unintentional weightloss during pregnancy. Weight loss is not typical and should be discussed with a medical care provider.