Almost end of first tri and my weight is still same, thoda tension ho raha hai ki baby is growing properly or not. From which month does the weight usually start going up? Pls tell ur experience.
My doctor explained that in the first trimester, weight gain is minimal, perhaps 1-2 kg, if any. Many women actually lose weight due to morning sickness. The bulk of the weight gain, around 0.5-1 kg per week, starts in the second and third trimesters as the baby grows rapidly and your blood volume increases. It's a gradual process.
Weight gain doesn't usually kick in properly until the second trimester, around 13-14 weeks. First trimester mein toh mostly nausea aur tiredness hoti hai, so many women don't gain much or even lose a bit. Don't worry about it too much in the beginning. Focus on eating healthy and your prenatal vitamins.
For me, I only started seeing a real change on the scale around my fourth month. The first trimester, I was just trying to keep food down! After that, it was a steady increase. Just eat wholesome food and don't fret over it too much. Your body is doing amazing work, and the weight will come naturally as your baby grows.
Generally, you don't really start packing on kilos in the first trimester; it's mostly due to bloat. Actual baby-related weight gain typically begins in the second trimester, from around week 14-16 onwards. That's when your bump starts showing too. Just ensure you're eating well, not 'for two'!
Many women don't gain much in the first few months, especially with morning sickness. My mother-in-law used to say 'wait for the baby to grow,' and it's true, you mostly see it in the second and third trimester. Just ensure you are eating nutritious food and follow your doctor's advice on healthy weight gain.
It's so easy to get worried about weight during pregnancy, I completely get that! But please know that significant weight gain usually doesn't start until the second trimester. In the first few months, many women even lose a little due to morning sickness. Just focus on eating healthy and reducing stress, and your body will do what it needs to for the baby.
Honestly, for most, noticeable weight gain starts around the second trimester. First trimester is often about managing nausea, so some might even lose a little. But from month 4 onwards, baby starts growing rapidly, so you'll see the numbers go up. Just focus on balanced meals and your doctor's advice, rather than the scale every day.
