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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