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2007-08-17

Name: Meenakshi Hi,
All u guys r so helpfull ,i am a new member and am due in dec.plz help me with my prob.....i was 135pounds(60kgs)when i got pregnant but in my 6months of pregnancy only i have gained 25pounds(i am 75kgs or 158pounds now)..whereas in complete 9months i shud gain max. 35pounds(acc. to my doctor).....i am really worried.And for more info..i can tell u i am having: breakfast (bread+milk),3fruits in a day ,2 meals (sabji,dal and 1 roti)...that' s it........PLZ HELP.

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2007-10-10

Name: neha
Subject:

i have the same concern

i was 58kg before pregnancy and now i have just completed six mnths and have already reached 70kgs. i am very much worried. dont know wat to do..somebody pls help me.

2008-01-27

Name: Aa
Subject:

Wt gain -help

I am 155 pounds. I am 16 weeks pregnant and have gained 4 pounds since then. I just wanted to check with fellow pregnant women if that is ok.

2007-10-10

Name: sneha
Subject:

don´ t worry

The amount of weight you should gain depends on your weight before pregnancy. You should gain:

* 25-37 pounds: If you were a healthy weight before pregnancy
* 28-40 pounds: If you were underweight before pregnancy
* 15-25 pounds: If you were overweight before pregnancy

At what rate should I gain weight during my pregnancy?

How much you should gain depends on your weight before you were pregnant and how far along you are in your pregnancy.

* Healthy Weight Before Pregnancy:
o 3-5 pounds during the first trimester
o Approximately 1-2 pounds per week in the second trimester
o Approximately 1-2 pounds per week in the third trimester
* Underweight Before Pregnancy:
o 5-6 pounds or more in your first trimester this also can depend on how underweight you were before pregnancy & your health care provider´ s recommendations
o 1-2 pounds per week in the second and third trimesters
* Overweight Before Pregnancy:
o Approximately 1-2 pounds in the first trimester
o Approximately 1 pound per week during the last six months

The goal is to keep weight gain as steady as possible because your baby requires a daily supply of nutrients throughout your pregnancy that comes from what you eat. It is okay for your weight gain to fluctuate a little from week to week. However, you should contact your health care provider if you suddenly gain or lose weight, especially in your third trimester. This could be a sign of preeclampsia.

So relax and enjoy your pergnancy. Keep eating healthy diet and take care!

2007-08-25

Name: Sowmee
Subject:

thanks

i really can foolow ur tips.well i dont eat sweets,oily snacks.but since my 3rd month has commenced i' m craving for sour things like pickle which normally i dislike.is it ok to consume things like raw mango,pickle,chocolate bcoz i' m not liking bland food.i' d appreciate ur suggestion.nice to see u r happy aftr meeting ur doc.

2008-05-21

Name: rekha
Subject:

craving for pickles

Hi iam presently 7 weeks pregnant..
i was having a craving for mango pickles from a week..so i couldn´ t resist and had rice with mango pickle today.i want to know whether it is harmful to my baby.please suggest me.i am a little concerned about this.

2007-08-26

Name: Meenakshi
Subject:

control if u can sowmee

Hi Sowmee,

I can totally understand all ur cravings....but to be very honest its all in your mind....so i wud suggest you to avoid pickles,raw mango and chock. coz all generate heat in your body which is not good for u at the moment.

Here is something, why dont u replace it with less risky things like :

-mango shake or dry mango instead of raw mango
-green corriender and mint chutney instead of pickles
-no chocclates plz.....u can have less sweetened cookies.
-and if u r not able to control then make sure the quantity u consume is less.

Hope this will b of some help to u.Take care and enjoy ur cravings.

Meenakshi

2007-08-24

Name: Meenakshi
Subject:

thanks priya

Hi Priya,

Thanks a lot for trying to clear the stuff.I really appreciate it.

Meenakshi

2007-08-23

Name: Sowmee
Subject:

hi correction of mistake!!

well i' m extremely sorry i misunderstood and misread ur msg.well i never really meant to be funny.i' m also suffering from a similar problem i realise its seriousness.i too have asked for help.i' m in 9th week and unfortunately put on 2kgs in 2 weeks.so i need help to regularise my eating habits.its difficult as i feel too hungry sometimes.i' d appreciate a reply.

2007-08-24

Name: Meenakshi
Subject:

forget it sowmee

Hi Sowmee,

Sorry for being little rude to u.Lets forget everything.

And yes, i had my doctors appointment today..and she was happy to find that i have only gained 5pounds in 6th mnth..whereas i gained 13pounds in 5th mnth.

Now i know where i was going wrong...so here r some tips for u:
-drink lot of water
-avoid oily food(no indian apitizers like samosas plz...)
-avoid sweets
-avoid fruits like mango,lichi etc.
-u will feel hungry...so dont starve ueself..instead have small..small servings after every 2 hours .

These r few things if u cud do that would be gr8.And most importantly ENJOY ur preg. and b happy...ur doing gr8.

BBYE
Meenakshi

2007-08-22

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Name: Sowmee
Subject:

hello Meenakshi

hi so ur worry is how to gain 10pounds.u' ve already gained 25punds thats good.so i suggest you also include some cheese,yogurt,ice cream and full fat dairy products.it' ll definitely help u gain weight faster but eat carefully too.wish u happy delivery.myself 2 months pregnant.

2007-08-23

#11

Name: priya
Subject:

cross connection!

I think Meenakshi meanththat she has gained toooo much weight and saumee you thoughgt she felt she was underweight and needed to gain more weight ... cross conection!

2007-08-23

#12

Name: Meenakshi
Subject:

its not funny

sowmee,

I was worried coz i was gaining weight.....well....thanks for ur funny msg...but my problem was not funny...and for ur kind info. there r others who have helped my by giving suggestions.

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