Hi
I am 18 weeks pregnant now.I am a little worried about my weight .I have not gained weight after conceived.Doctor said its Ok during the first trimester and I have to gain weight gradually during the next trimester.
But I haven' t gained any weight,also I don' t have any vomiting,morning sickness etc.Also I feel my belly is too small for 18 weeks.Is this a matter of concern.?I am in software profession and have to work 8-9 hrs per day. I am not yet started recognising any fetal movements too.
Can anybody pls help me answer my question?
fb replied. Dont worry i am 22 weeks pregnant and always overweight. This is second preganacy . Because of your excessive weight you dont come to know of the baby growth. My advice please reduce your weight . i lost in 1 month 6 kgs in 19th week of pregnancy. Overweight does not allow full baby growth. Radhika replied. Thanks a lot Rashmi and Daisy daisy replied. Radhika

I am from Jan board and I am also a working 2nd time mom. As Rashmi said that some people don' t show off much but still go on to have healthy baby. As long as ur doc say everything is fine ....u can relax.
As for 8-9 hr work day u can keep handy snacks with you to munch on..sometimes while working we forget that our body need constant nutrition for growin baby. try to have milkshakes, carrots, fruits, granola bars, figs, nuts handy & keep munching on them. No one will object as ur condition need nutrition.

Take care
Daisy rashmi replied. hi radhika
don' t worry about ur weight and ur belly' s growth.may be becos u r working u r not gaining weight.in ur first pregnancy it is normal to show ur belly late especially if u r very thin or if u already had a little stomach,so u might not be really able to identify the growth.as far as movements is concerned u will start feeling may be after 20 weeks,or again there may be small movements and u might not be able to recognize as u r busy working,i am pregnant for my second baby and 17 weeks too,i have also not started to feel the movements.until and unless doctor tells u that there is prob in ur pregnancy u need not worry about these things.ur baby will be growing properly inside don' t worry.i didnot have vomitting,nausea etc etc nothing during my first pregnancy,and now also i don' t have anything.consult ur doctor if u have any doubts,get it cleared by him soon.all the best
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