Weight Loss During Pregnancy

Gaining of weight is a natural thing. An expecting mother’s weight goes on increasing with every passing month. Gaining too much or to little of weight is a serious matter of concern.

In pregnancy a women needs to gain weight which is about 15 pounds at the minimum. A woman who is not over weight needs to put up weight about 20 -25 pounds. Not gaining weight in the time of pregnancy is a serious problem .As it is said that a pregnant lady has to eat for two, that is one for herself and one for the baby. Gaining of weight is an indicator of baby’s growth inside. Eating for two does not mean u have to eat twice. Rather eating nutritious food is more important.

In pregnancy one has to keep a check on the weight being gained/loss. Maintaining right amount of weight helps to protect the health and growth of the baby. A women who gain too much can be at risk of having an early or a large baby, where as gaining too little can have a risk of a small baby.

Weight loss is not good for mother and of course for the baby as well. Weight loss in the first trimester is very common as it is caused usually by nausea or vomiting, depression, stress, dehydration, irregular sleep and rest patterns which is also known as morning sickness. It is normally believed that morning sickness is caused by hormonal changes in the body though it occurs in first trimester but it last for longer period of time in certain women. But still there are ways to minimize the symptoms of morning sickness . One should take small but frequent nutritious meal. Avoids eating greasy food . If one is losing weight frequently at the time of pregnancy and if one is also facing the problem of dehydration one needs to consult a doctor immediately.

Expecting women if losing weight ,it is said that the body starts accumulating fat which can produce ketones and if liberated in blood and it is said that these can be toxic to developing brains. It should be checked if the women is facing vomiting or nausea .

Putting on weight slowly and steadily is the best way .One should get over with the old myth that pregnancy is the stage of inactivity and over eating. One should take a nutritious diet. One should exercise under a supervision and keep a check on weight .