Comments on: Q & A: Trouble gaining weight in pregnancy http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/q-a-trouble-gaining-weight-in-pregnancy.html Naturally inspired living for the Christian homemaker Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:49:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Kimi @ The Nourishing Gourmethttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/q-a-trouble-gaining-weight-in-pregnancy.html/comment-page-1#comment-25154 Kimi @ The Nourishing Gourmet Tue, 06 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/q-a-trouble-gaining-weight-in-pregnancy.html#comment-25154 I think both my doctors, and the midwife I worked with were helpful in their view towards weight. They felt that while it was important to gain weight, that it wasn't something that had to fit some type of schedule. I think I gained at least 40 pounds, on a healthy diet, with both of my pregnancies, and lost most all of it afterwards (I didn't get quite as skinny, but I was a little to small before babies.) In my mother's day, they would have told me I was gaining way to much and put me on a diet. My grandmother was put on a grapefruit diet with some of her pregnancies!!!! Not exactly nourishing! Overall, I think it's important to concentrate on eating what's good for you and your baby, and not worry so much about the weight. If you are eating plenty of good food, that's what is important. I think both my doctors, and the midwife I worked with were helpful in their view towards weight. They felt that while it was important to gain weight, that it wasn't something that had to fit some type of schedule. I think I gained at least 40 pounds, on a healthy diet, with both of my pregnancies, and lost most all of it afterwards (I didn't get quite as skinny, but I was a little to small before babies.) In my mother's day, they would have told me I was gaining way to much and put me on a diet. My grandmother was put on a grapefruit diet with some of her pregnancies!!!! Not exactly nourishing! Overall, I think it's important to concentrate on eating what's good for you and your baby, and not worry so much about the weight. If you are eating plenty of good food, that's what is important.

]]> By: Amyhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/q-a-trouble-gaining-weight-in-pregnancy.html/comment-page-1#comment-25153 Amy Mon, 05 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/q-a-trouble-gaining-weight-in-pregnancy.html#comment-25153 I just wanted to add some encouragement. I am in the UK and here you don't get weighed during pregnancy. I am on number 3 and don't have a clue how much I gained in my first 2 pregnancys. In the UK they base healthy growth on the size of your utereus rather than on actual weight gain. I agree that you need to gain enough to support your baby but until I read this post I didn't even know that there was an ideal amount to gain! :-) I hope it takes away some of the worry to know that there is a nation of women who are rarely told (unless their is a wieght issue or medical reasons) what correct weight gain is. Amy and the Tummy Tot (due August) I just wanted to add some encouragement. I am in the UK and here you don't get weighed during pregnancy. I am on number 3 and don't have a clue how much I gained in my first 2 pregnancys. In the UK they base healthy growth on the size of your utereus rather than on actual weight gain.
I agree that you need to gain enough to support your baby but until I read this post I didn't even know that there was an ideal amount to gain! :-)
I hope it takes away some of the worry to know that there is a nation of women who are rarely told (unless their is a wieght issue or medical reasons) what correct weight gain is.
Amy and the Tummy Tot (due August)

]]> By: Laura V.http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/q-a-trouble-gaining-weight-in-pregnancy.html/comment-page-1#comment-25152 Laura V. Fri, 02 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/q-a-trouble-gaining-weight-in-pregnancy.html#comment-25152 Stephanie, Thank you so much for answering my question so wonderfully. It's nice to know I'm not the only one in the lower weight gain category. I am nearly 20 weeks now and went in for my regular checkup this morning and found that I've gained appx. 8.5-9 lb. and I'm very happy with this. I have realized that in the beginning I really wasn't eating enough, I was getting headaches mid-morning nearly every day and finally figured out my body was telling me I needed some protein and fat at that time of day. Since I started remembering to eat (even though my tummy didn't feel hungry) I haven't had the headaches (except on days I forget the mid-morning snack).... My dr. did NOT even mentioned the weight gain when I was there today, so it is a non-issue right now. I think as long as I gain a small amount steadily all will be well. Also, my first two pregnancies and births were at sea level and I now live at high altitude (6,500 ft) and have done some research and discovered that high altitude pregnancies tend to gain less weight and have a little bit smaller (but healthy) babies. My oldest was 9lb15oz and I gained 53lbs. and #2 was 8lb15oz and I gained 45lbs., so I'm ok with having one that's a little smaller as long as he/she is healthy!!! Thank you again for answering my question. You are such a wealth of knowledge. I am learning a tremendous amount from reading your blog! Laura Stephanie,

Thank you so much for answering my question so wonderfully. It's nice to know I'm not the only one in the lower weight gain category.

I am nearly 20 weeks now and went in for my regular checkup this morning and found that I've gained appx. 8.5-9 lb. and I'm very happy with this. I have realized that in the beginning I really wasn't eating enough, I was getting headaches mid-morning nearly every day and finally figured out my body was telling me I needed some protein and fat at that time of day. Since I started remembering to eat (even though my tummy didn't feel hungry) I haven't had the headaches (except on days I forget the mid-morning snack).... My dr. did NOT even mentioned the weight gain when I was there today, so it is a non-issue right now. I think as long as I gain a small amount steadily all will be well.

Also, my first two pregnancies and births were at sea level and I now live at high altitude (6,500 ft) and have done some research and discovered that high altitude pregnancies tend to gain less weight and have a little bit smaller (but healthy) babies. My oldest was 9lb15oz and I gained 53lbs. and #2 was 8lb15oz and I gained 45lbs., so I'm ok with having one that's a little smaller as long as he/she is healthy!!!

Thank you again for answering my question. You are such a wealth of knowledge. I am learning a tremendous amount from reading your blog!

Laura

]]> By: Charlsie Swadleyhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/q-a-trouble-gaining-weight-in-pregnancy.html/comment-page-1#comment-25151 Charlsie Swadley Fri, 02 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/q-a-trouble-gaining-weight-in-pregnancy.html#comment-25151 HI there I read your post about going with out "poo" and found it very interesting, I don't think I am ready to take the plunge yet but was wondering if you would please share what kind of other shampoo etc...you used before that. I want to switch over to the natural kind but haven't because of cost, my kids use natural though. Thanks HI there I read your post about going with out "poo" and found it very interesting, I don't think I am ready to take the plunge yet but was wondering if you would please share what kind of other shampoo etc...you used before that. I want to switch over to the natural kind but haven't because of cost, my kids use natural though. Thanks

]]> By: Rebekahhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/q-a-trouble-gaining-weight-in-pregnancy.html/comment-page-1#comment-25150 Rebekah Fri, 02 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/q-a-trouble-gaining-weight-in-pregnancy.html#comment-25150 With both of my children I hardly gained any weight for about the first half of the pregnancy. Everyone kept asking me if I was sure I was pregnant. Then I started putting on the pounds. I gained about 50 with each of mine with I know is to much and I am going to try to do better next time. But I wouldn't worry if you don't gain much at first, everyone is different. With both of my children I hardly gained any weight for about the first half of the pregnancy. Everyone kept asking me if I was sure I was pregnant. Then I started putting on the pounds. I gained about 50 with each of mine with I know is to much and I am going to try to do better next time. But I wouldn't worry if you don't gain much at first, everyone is different.

]]> By: Careyhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/q-a-trouble-gaining-weight-in-pregnancy.html/comment-page-1#comment-25149 Carey Fri, 02 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/q-a-trouble-gaining-weight-in-pregnancy.html#comment-25149 hehe I was the 50 pound weight gainer! For both of my pregnancies. Glowed for the 1st, but not the second. I did stop my regular running (marathon miles) and walked. I ate very healthy (Bradley Method/Dr. Brewer) way of eating which is high protein. And yes I had an occasional creamy pasta and Dairy Queen run, come on not pregnant every day:) Both my babes were natural (no drugs) and the second one was breach! Both very healthy weights. 7 13 and 8 13. I lost my weight with in 15 months. I nursed my daughter till she was 2 1/2 , she could of kept going, but we wanted one more addition to our family and my son wanted no part of it at a year. Each body does what it needs to do to support and maintain our pregnancies. As long as you eat often, very healthy, full of nutrition and protein and fibrous foods you are on the best track. You may with no weight gain visit the DR. more and if available I'd talk with a naturopath also. Good luck. How exciting for you and your family. Love the BLOG:) Carey from Alberta! hehe I was the 50 pound weight gainer! For both of my pregnancies. Glowed for the 1st, but not the second. I did stop my regular running (marathon miles) and walked. I ate very healthy (Bradley Method/Dr. Brewer) way of eating which is high protein. And yes I had an occasional creamy pasta and Dairy Queen run, come on not pregnant every day:) Both my babes were natural (no drugs) and the second one was breach! Both very healthy weights. 7 13 and 8 13. I lost my weight with in 15 months. I nursed my daughter till she was 2 1/2 , she could of kept going, but we wanted one more addition to our family and my son wanted no part of it at a year. Each body does what it needs to do to support and maintain our pregnancies. As long as you eat often, very healthy, full of nutrition and protein and fibrous foods you are on the best track. You may with no weight gain visit the DR. more and if available I'd talk with a naturopath also. Good luck. How exciting for you and your family. Love the BLOG:)
Carey from Alberta!

]]> By: Melaniehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/q-a-trouble-gaining-weight-in-pregnancy.html/comment-page-1#comment-25148 Melanie Fri, 02 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/q-a-trouble-gaining-weight-in-pregnancy.html#comment-25148 What a great topic! During my fourth pregnancy I actually lost 10 lbs before I started gaining. I didn't have much nausia, I just didn't have much of an apetite and felt full sooner than usual. Although he'd have liked to have seen a more steady weight gain, my OB said that the fact is that there is very little data on what is normal for third and fourth pregnancies. They are not common anymore. I think your answer was bang on Stephanie! With my last pregnancy, I did begin to gain more in my last trimester (I got really hungry) and my daughter was a healthy 7 lbs 13 oz at 38 weeks! I had plenty of fat stores for my milk. What a great topic! During my fourth pregnancy I actually lost 10 lbs before I started gaining. I didn't have much nausia, I just didn't have much of an apetite and felt full sooner than usual. Although he'd have liked to have seen a more steady weight gain, my OB said that the fact is that there is very little data on what is normal for third and fourth pregnancies. They are not common anymore. I think your answer was bang on Stephanie! With my last pregnancy, I did begin to gain more in my last trimester (I got really hungry) and my daughter was a healthy 7 lbs 13 oz at 38 weeks! I had plenty of fat stores for my milk.

]]> By: Hannahhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/q-a-trouble-gaining-weight-in-pregnancy.html/comment-page-1#comment-25147 Hannah Fri, 02 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/q-a-trouble-gaining-weight-in-pregnancy.html#comment-25147 I have had 5 healthy babies. Including a set of twins who I carried full term and had naturally at home. I really struggled at times to get all of my calories (even eating the correct amount of protein, fruits and veggies). I was very dedicated to eating healthfully and didn't buy into the whole eating sweets for calories idea (I didn't have anything sweet except for fruit). During those times, I would get up in the middle of the night, when my husband got home from work and either drink a glass of milk or eat some nuts. This really gave me a good boost. Then throughout the day, I looked for ways to add calories to my other food. I did that by topping big salads with nuts and cheese. The twins were 8#4oz 22in long and 7# 20 in long. I have had 5 healthy babies. Including a set of twins who I carried full term and had naturally at home. I really struggled at times to get all of my calories (even eating the correct amount of protein, fruits and veggies). I was very dedicated to eating healthfully and didn't buy into the whole eating sweets for calories idea (I didn't have anything sweet except for fruit). During those times, I would get up in the middle of the night, when my husband got home from work and either drink a glass of milk or eat some nuts. This really gave me a good boost. Then throughout the day, I looked for ways to add calories to my other food. I did that by topping big salads with nuts and cheese. The twins were 8#4oz 22in long and 7# 20 in long.

]]> By: mom24http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/q-a-trouble-gaining-weight-in-pregnancy.html/comment-page-1#comment-25146 mom24 Fri, 02 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/05/q-a-trouble-gaining-weight-in-pregnancy.html#comment-25146 You are right about each person being so different! I can't even fathom having trouble gaining weigth in a pregnancy! For my 1st 2, I was stil on the S.A.D. and gained 45 and 35 lbs. I lost weigth b4 the 3rd and was eating better but not N.Traditions better (ie good fats, etc.). I gained 60 pounds!! I could not stop the gain and was worried about diabetes (runs in my family) but didn't have any health problems with the pregnancy at all! I know that the weight slowed me down though. The baby was an 11 pounder - what a shock to us all! By the 4th I had learned to eat by N.T. - whole foods, fermented foods, grains, raw dairy, good fats. I stored up nutrition well prior to the pregnancy and was at my healthy college weight. AND THEN I GAINED 60 again!!! I was eating protein, liver, good fruits and veggies, raw dairy and eggs, nuts etc. Again, not a single complication. Only I never had a bit of morning sickness (something that I struggled with greatly with the other 3). This baby was born at home (AWESOME!) naturally in 3 hours. He was ALSO 11 pounds!! I often wonder whaqt part of this is genetic and what isn't. My diet/lifestyle was so much better for the 4th and I was chasing 3 others but I stil gained the huge weight. I still don't get it but hope that I can keep it down if we have a fifth. You have the right suggestions for gaining however! Thanks for your great post! Andrea You are right about each person being so different! I can't even fathom having trouble gaining weigth in a pregnancy! For my 1st 2, I was stil on the S.A.D. and gained 45 and 35 lbs. I lost weigth b4 the 3rd and was eating better but not N.Traditions better (ie good fats, etc.). I gained 60 pounds!! I could not stop the gain and was worried about diabetes (runs in my family) but didn't have any health problems with the pregnancy at all! I know that the weight slowed me down though. The baby was an 11 pounder - what a shock to us all!
By the 4th I had learned to eat by N.T. - whole foods, fermented foods, grains, raw dairy, good fats. I stored up nutrition well prior to the pregnancy and was at my healthy college weight. AND THEN I GAINED 60 again!!! I was eating protein, liver, good fruits and veggies, raw dairy and eggs, nuts etc. Again, not a single complication. Only I never had a bit of morning sickness (something that I struggled with greatly with the other 3). This baby was born at home (AWESOME!) naturally in 3 hours. He was ALSO 11 pounds!!
I often wonder whaqt part of this is genetic and what isn't. My diet/lifestyle was so much better for the 4th and I was chasing 3 others but I stil gained the huge weight. I still don't get it but hope that I can keep it down if we have a fifth.
You have the right suggestions for gaining however! Thanks for your great post!
Andrea

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