I'm in my first trimester and not really showing much yet. I'm curious, at what point during pregnancy do women typically start gaining noticeable weight? When did you all start seeing changes?
I used to panic so much because I actually lost 2 kgs in my first trimester due to severe nausea! But my doctor told me it's totally normal. I started gaining steady weight only from the 16th week onwards, so don't worry at all.
I am still trying to conceive and was reading about how our bodies change. It's so reassuring to know that we don't start gaining weight immediately, as I was a bit worried about how I would manage the sudden changes.
Looking back at my pregnancy photos, my belly only started popping around the 5th month, and that's when the weight gain kicked in. Now that my son is a toddler running around, I realize how much I stressed over nothing. Enjoy your sleep while you can!
For most moms, the weight gain party starts in the second trimester! 🎉 I barely gained anything in the first three months, but after that, my baby bump and weight both grew so quickly! 🤰 Just enjoy your favorite foods!
After the emotional rollercoaster of IVF, every gram of weight change used to make me nervous. But please know that every woman's body reacts differently. Most of my weight gain happened after the 20th week, so please be gentle with yourself.
My mother-in-law used to force me to eat double, but my doctor told me that we only need about 300 extra calories in the second trimester. I started gaining weight gradually after my 16th week. Just eat healthy home-cooked food like idli and dal, and trust your doctor's weight tracker.
Look, don't compare your weight gain with other pregnant women. Some gain 10 kgs, some gain 15 kgs, and both can have healthy babies. You'll start gaining steadily from the second trimester, so just focus on eating clean, home-cooked food.
For me, weight gain started showing from the 5th month. I used to drink fresh coconut water and eat ghar ka khana like ragi and makhana to gain healthy weight. But if you are losing a lot of weight because of heavy vomiting, please consult your doctor immediately.
My doctor explained that the baby is very tiny in the first trimester, so you don't need extra calories or see much weight gain then. From the 14th week, your blood volume and amniotic fluid increase, which is when the scale actually starts moving up.
Most of the weight gain happens during the second and third trimesters, usually about 1.5 to 2 kgs per month. In the first trimester, you only need to gain about 1-2 kgs in total. So if you haven't gained anything yet, it's medically very normal.
Honestly, don't expect major weight gain in the first 12 weeks. Real weight gain starts in the second trimester when the baby actually begins to grow rapidly. Just eat healthy, nutrient-rich meals and let your body do its thing.
Every individual pregnancy has a unique weight gain curve depending on your pre-pregnancy BMI. Typically, the scale starts moving in the second trimester. It's always best to ask your doctor if your weight gain is on track for your specific body type.
I am in my 18th week now and I've only gained like 1.5 kgs so far. I feel so anxious thinking if my baby is growing properly! Did anyone else also gain weight very slowly in the second trimester?
I've had two kids, and with both, the real weight gain started only after the 5th month. Don't stress about the numbers on the scale as long as your scans show the baby's growth is on track. Eat when you are hungry and stay active.
