Weight gain: 2nd vs 3rd trimester
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Ladies, really, don't worry about the weight gain and don't let your docs/nurses stress you out. I was stressed during my pregnancy that I started getting faux-contractions! And I was so unhappy from the hunger, trying to stop myself from eating. My husband finally told me to just forget it, the Braxton-Hicks eased up and I was overall happier. You are tested for blood pressure and sugar levels at every appt, and if it is normal, don't worry. Even if it is not normal, just do your best to eat healthy. It's not always possible because sometimes the healthy food just doesn't satisfy a hungry tummy... In my second trime, I needed carbs. I really doubt the abilty to tell the size of the baby before birth, because I was warned my baby was big and he turned out to be small. The body works in mysterious ways. I am not the only one that gained a lot of weight, I know two other women who gained similarly - 40 pounds, their babies were perfectly normal sized, and they lost all the weight without big effort and are slimmer than many who didn't have such weight gain in pregnancy today. Just be happy, that's what's best for your baby!
seems within the normal range to me - don't worry too much it's not good for the baby for you to worry so much. most of the weight will come off - especially if you breastfeed - at least that happened for me, each feeding is like working out - you use so many calories! 