Im in 5th month and already gained quite a bit, getting a little worried im putting on too much. Matlab how much weight gain is normal for the whole pregnancy? want to know what u all gained.
I have already gained 6 kgs by week 20, and I'm starting to feel a bit anxious about whether this is too fast. Is anyone else gaining weight quickly in their second trimester? I hope this is normal.
I felt so down when my weight started shooting up in the second trimester, I literally cried looking in the mirror. But then my doc explained that 10 to 12 kgs is totally normal and mostly just baby, water, and extra blood. It made me feel so much better about my changing body.
Normally, a weight gain of 11 to 15 kg is standard if your pre-pregnancy BMI was normal. Don't stress or try to diet during pregnancy, that's just foolish. Just stay active, eat nutritious food, and let your body do its job.
My gynecologist shared a proper chart with me: if you are underweight, you can gain up to 18 kgs, but for normal BMI, 11-16 kgs is ideal. For overweight moms, it should be kept around 5-9 kgs. It strictly depends on your starting weight, so check your BMI first.
A healthy gain is around 10-12 kgs, mostly coming from fresh fruits, milk, and home-cooked meals. If you feel you are gaining too fast or have sudden swelling, do check with your doctor to rule out high BP.
With my PCOS, my weight was already on the higher side, so my doctor advised me to gain only 6-8 kgs total. Don't worry about standard numbers too much; just focus on eating clean and staying active. Every body behaves differently during this time.
I used to panic every time I stepped on the scale, thinking I was getting too fat. But later my gynac explained that baby weight, placenta, and amniotic fluid make up most of it. It's totally normal to gain between 10 to 15 kg, so relax and enjoy this phase.
In my experience, I gained around 14 kgs, and most of it literally shed off within a few months of breastfeeding. I didn't follow any strict chart, just ate normal ghar ka khana whenever I felt hungry. Just listen to your body.
