Hi,
All u guys r so helpfull ,i am a new member and am due in dec. but in my 6months of pregnancy only i have gained 25pounds..whereas in complete 9months i shud gain max. 35pounds.....i am really worried.And for 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. KR replied. Hi Meenakshi,

I' m little when I read your msg again. Are you worried of being gaining weight so early or you are worried of not gaining enough weight? I first thought you are worried of not gaining enough and posted the previous msg. Let me know!

Take care,
KR KR replied. Hi Meenakshi,

I' m from jan board and due jan 5th. I think you are doing pretty much okay with weight gain. You have already reached the minimum weight gain required for a normal person. You' ve another 4 months to go and I think u' ll defintely gain a lot during the last 3 months.

As far your gyn is happy with your weight gain n your baby' s growth is normal, you don' t have to worry at all. Just for your better understanding I' m posting a copy of the article from a website and hope this will clear up your doubts.

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!

KR