Im on the heavier side and just found out im expecting, around 8 weeks. bit worried whether my weight will cause any issues for me or the baby. wanted to hear from others who were in a similar spot.
Weight does play a role in pregnancy outcomes, but the ideal gain is personal, based on your BMI and health. Honestly best to let your doctor set the range and check in at visits rather than worry over numbers yourself.
Carrying extra weight can raise the chance of sugar issues, i learnt that the hard way with GD. Doc kept my gain steady with balanced meals, not dieting. Listen to your doctor on how much to gain, it differs for everyone.
Healthy weight gain matters, not too little not too much. Doctor gives you a range to aim for over the months. Just eat well and move a bit, dont try to lose or overeat. They monitor it anyway each checkup.
My gynac explained that both too low and too high weight can affect things like the baby's growth and risk of issues like high BP or sugar. They tracked my weight gain at every visit to keep it in a healthy range. Yours will guide a target based on your starting weight.
