I'm in my first trimester and instead of gaining, I've actually lost a little bit of weight. What causes weight loss during pregnancy? I'm a bit concerned.
Oh my god, same here! I am in my 10th week now and I have actually lost 2 kgs because of constant vomiting. Did your doctor suggest any safe home remedies to cope with this? I'm really worried if my baby is getting enough nutrition.
Yes, severe nausea or a high metabolism can cause early weight loss. My doctor explained that as long as you aren't severely dehydrated, the baby still gets what it needs from your body's reserves. But if the weight loss is rapid, they might run some tests to check your thyroid or hydration levels.
Nausea and vomiting are the main culprits behind early weight loss, but don't panic and run for expensive scans immediately. Just make sure to monitor it during your routine doctor visits which are usually covered in your basic pregnancy package. Eating simple home-cooked food like khichdi can help you save on expensive nutrition supplements too.
I can only tell you what happened to me—I lost almost 3 kgs in my first three months because I just couldn't stand the smell of food. Once my morning sickness settled down in the fourth month, I slowly started gaining it back. If it gets too severe, please do talk to your doctor.
In early pregnancy, intense morning sickness or hormonal shifts can definitely lead to weight loss. Since I have PCOS, my weight was already a bit unstable, so my doctor was very cautious and monitored my nutrition closely. Please don't ignore it if you are losing a lot of weight, and consult your gynac to make sure everything is on track.
Weight loss in the first trimester is actually very common, mostly due to severe morning sickness and nausea where you can't keep food down. I have answered so many posts on this—usually, it gets better in the second trimester. Just try to eat small meals and keep yourself hydrated.
