Hi All,
I visited my doc last week (this is my 17th week). I gained almost 5 kgs this week :(...Doc advised me thyroid test as my thyroid levels were little high at the end of the 3rd month. The good thing is that my thyroid levels are normal now. But I am worried about the weight gain.

Is it because I eat mangoes, sweets and pickles.

Is this a cause of concern for my baby.

Please do reply.

Rgds,
Rains
Sugandhi replied. Hi Rains,

I would say go easy on the sugary and Junk stuff. During my first pregnancy all I could retain was aloo, so I had aloo paranthas everyday which led to a weight gain of 16 kgs in the whole term. So for my 2nd pregnancy I am more concious and now in my 18th week, I have gained around 2 kgs so far.. In the later months from 6-9 you should be gaining approx 2-2.5 kgs every month. But dont let this one month depress you.. amends can still be made, have more fruits and salads and sprouts.