Weight Gain in Pregnancy

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As your baby grows, and your body changes to support the baby, you will gain weight.

Some Women Have Tried...

Instead of focusing on how much weight you are gaining, focus on eating well and getting adequate exercise.
Put all your scales in a closet and don't get them out for a year.
Don't jump right into maternity clothes, which will be too big early in your pregnancy. Instead buy some clothes that are a size larger than you usually wear. Better yet, borrow them from a friend.
Don't use pregnancy as an excuse to feed your appetite rather than your hunger. Overeating will make you feel sluggish and heavy, and it will not help your baby.
If you are having trouble gaining weight because of illness, focus your eating efforts on high protein foods.

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