Im in my second trimester and the weight is going up and im a little tension about whether its normal or too much. How much should one ideally gain in each trimester? want to keep a check.
I totally understand how looking at the scale can make you feel anxious or self-conscious. Please remember your body is doing a beautiful job growing a miracle. The weight will come in small steps, mostly after the 4th month, so please don't stress over numbers!
When I stayed with my parents, my mother didn't let me worry about weight at all, she just fed me fresh homemade food! Usually, you gain very little in the first trimester, maybe 1-2 kgs, and then it increases gradually. Just eat well and let your body gain naturally.
My MIL and mother kept saying I need to eat for two, but that's a myth! You don't gain much in the first trimester, but in the next two trimesters, the weight increases steadily. Just focus on nutritious meals rather than eating double.
According to medical guidelines, a healthy weight gain is about 11 to 16 kgs overall if your BMI was normal. My doctor explained that you gain 1-2 kgs in the 1st trimester, and about half a kg per week in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters. Ask your gynac about your specific target.
Since I had to stay active for work, I tracked my weight monthly. Expect very minimal gain, around 1-2 kgs, in the first trimester, and then roughly 500 grams per week in the second and third trimesters. Keep a basic log and discuss it with your doctor during monthly visits.
Behen, don't stress about the scale too much. In the first three months, some women even lose weight due to nausea. After that, you'll naturally gain about 1.5 to 2 kgs every month in your second and third trimesters. It's all very normal.
