Weight Loss During Pregnancy Second Trimester

Loosing weight during pregnancy?

Ok so I’m 11 week 5 days pregnant. I have had some morning sickness but not too bad (at least not as bad as with my son.) I have lost 9 and a half pounds so far and I’m not trying. I am eating (I just can’t eat alot of meats.) I’m able to eat high carb foods and fruits and veggies. I was sicker with my son, ate less and didn’t loss this much weight. I’ve had a few protein shakes but still can’t seem to gain any weight. I know some weight loss is normal during the first trimester, I was just wondering how much is too much? When should I start to worry, or should I even worry until the second trimester?

How much is too much kinda depends on where you started out at. If you were small to begin with, 10 pounds might be enough for your dr to want to put you on some sort of medications or something. But if you were a little on the heavy side, you might be able to lose 20 or more pounds without any issues at all.

I am about average, I guess, started my pregnancy at about 130-135 lbs (at 5′ 7″), and lost 15 through the first 4 months. Then over the next month and a half, gained and lost nothing. My dr. said if I didn’t start gaining by my next appt, she was going to check me into the hospital until I did (but she may have been bluffing, I’ll never know!).

By my next appt, I had gained a couple pounds, and gained steadily until the last month when I gained about 15. It took me until the day my son was born (10 days overdue) to gain the weight she said I should, and was 150-something when I checked into the hospital.

Good rule of thumb is don’t worry if your doctor isn’t. Doubtless, you will discover your pant’s don’t fit anymore before too much longer. You’re not even three months yet, so there’s plenty of time. I didn’t buy my first maternity clothes until I was 6 months along, and some people don’t have to wear them at all.

Good luck and congratulations!