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Can you gain weight during the first month of your pregnancy. If yes then how much weight is gained.

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Most will gain 2 to 4 pounds (1 to 2 kilograms) during the first trimester, and then 1 pound (0.5 kilogram) a week for the rest of the pregnancy.  ...  Read More

Dear doctor, I m very much worried that as about my weight gain... I m 5 month pregnant.. Before pregnancy my weight is 68kg and now my weight is 74 kg ..now till 9 months how much weight I will gain??? Can u plz help me ?

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A proper consultation & discussion of your medical condition will be required . You can take online appointment via practo. ...  Read More

I am 5 weeks 3 days pregnant and have already started to gain weight .What to do to reduce it and thus maintain it throughout pregnancy.

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Connect with me for online consultation for details BeBorn Gynecology Santacruz Mumbai ...  Read More

Any medicine Having lot of pain in body due to lot of Weight gain After pregnancy So that you can prescribe medicines.

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i need more detail about your pregnancy, pain to prescribe medicines . u can send details at practo ...  Read More

Hi I am in my 27th week of my pregnancy and have not gained much weight I have gained only 1kg and also have gone for blood test and everything seems to be normal. Any issue ?

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Hello doctor, I am 30 weeks pregnant now and I have been really worried about the pregnancy weight gain which is around 15 kgs already. Is it normal? Will I still be able to make it for a vaginal delivery? Is there any way I can control weight gain in the next few weeks?

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Gaining more than 2 kgs in a month is not normal.over all weight gain in pregnancy is 10-12 kgs for a person with normal pre pregnancy weight .weight gain in pregnancy is often linked with pre- eclam ...  Read More

I started pregnancy with 61kg n I am 5.4 feet n now at 7th month of pregnancy I am 65kg is this ideal weight gain?

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You need to take high fiber low fat diet. Ask me directly for customized diet plan for you. ...  Read More

My wife is in 24th week of pregnancy and she has gained about four kilos in the last 4 weeks. I have searched online and it shows she should gain about half kilo per week but in my case it is more by half kilo per week. She has already gained about 10 kilos during her pregnancy. Is it a matter of concern? If so how can she control her weight and ho

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Off course she is gaining weight too much she should gain weight half kg per week 1 kg + - may be ok in a month 12 KG in full pregnancy over weight in pregnancy is a main concern because it may lead t ...  Read More

Hello, I am 24 weeks pregnant now, my current weight is 63.5 kg and height is 154. I started my pregnancy with 57-56 kg. Is this weight gain normal? Need to control my weight?

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Yes u hv gained much weight ...  Read More

I am currently 31 weeks pregnant and I have gained 7kgs till 7 months. My weight was 65kgs and now it's 72.5kg. 24.5 was my BMI in starting month of pregnancy. Shall I concerned about this slow weight gain , is it bad? Kindly advise

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You don't need to worry about weight gain as long as the growth of the baby is corresponding to the weeks by lmp ...  Read More

“I have slow digestion, frequent constipation, and a slow metabolism, which is causing easy weight gain. Can you suggest a diet plan to improve metabolism, manage constipation, and support weight loss?”

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Please get your blood work done Then we can connect over consultation to help you better ...  Read More

My 21 days old baby has gain only 200gm from his birth weight. He is born in 38 weeks and birth weight is 2.7kg. After 21days follow up checkup, he is 2.9kg. He is on breastfeeding but now doctor suggested me to give 60ml formula in every 3hours. I am not sure if breastmilk is sufficient for him or not. Morning after feed he sleeps peacefully but

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Usually baby loses weight in the first 10 days and then only gains weight. There are a lot of natural and marketed lactogogues available for increasing lactation Also destressing will help ...  Read More

My daughter was 23kg 7.1 yr .she had vomiting 2 times 5 days back just with one episode of vomiting she lost 2kg .it's been 5days she is eating properly still she is not regaining her weight looks skiny .how long does it take to regain weight.can kid loose 2kg with just one or 2time vomitting

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Unlikely.when was the last time you checked her weight,may be there was a gradual decrease since then. Also machine to machine and the same machine can also show 2-3 kg variation ...  Read More

Medical history: •Single testicle (since childhood) •Hypothyroidism Current medication: •Thyroxine 100 mcg Blood reports: 22 Sept: •Total Testosterone: 324 ng/dL •Estradiol: 56 pg/mL •LH: 7.36 mIU/mL •FSH: 4.91 mIU/mL •TSH: 4.17 μIU/mL Doctor on practo prescribed tryptomer but it didn't help and

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Consult for discussion and treatment ...  Read More

Baby girl born with weight 4.2 kg. 1 month weight was 4.7 kg 2 month weight 5.2 kg 3 month weight 5.6 kg 4 month weight 6 kg 5 month weight 6.2 kg She is exclusive bf. Her weight gain is very slow. Also she is active. Is this weight gain normal? Do i need to supplement with formula,

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It is important to know here if the mother was diabetic for which the baby was 4.2kg. If so then its ok for 5m baby to be 6kg ...  Read More

My baby weight during birth was 2.2kg she was IUGR and delivered in 36th week, now after one month her weight is 2.9kg. Is she gaining the weight appropriately?

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It’s fine , in first month , a bit lower range of normal this is common.next month onwards baby will improve 15-30 gm per kg per day .For Your baby at least 30 gm per day, No need to check every day w ...  Read More

I am trying to gain weight and I am suspecting some vitamin deficiencies as I'm feeling very sleepy and tired after I joined strength training in gym.

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Yeah. Vitamin deficiencies can hamper weight gain. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96 for proper guidance and treatment. ...  Read More

I am gaining weight so fast.even after dieting I am gaining the weight.after eating something from outside i am gaining weight the next day.how I can loose weight

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Pls contact me for customised diet plan ...  Read More

How to gain weight in one month please tell doctor I want to gain weight in one month i am very skinny and tell me what to take share some syrup also how to take

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Simple , safe and effective 1- month weight gain for female , without heavy gym or complex diet 1. Eat calories dense + healthy foods High calorie combos Peanut butter + banana + milk Pa ...  Read More

Hi Mam iam 32 weeks pregnant when I checked my last 15 days back same as today also note yet weight gained last 15 days is it any problem

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As long as the baby is active and healthy in ultrasound, weight gain is not that relevant. We aim for only 9-11 kg weight gain in a healthy pregnancy. 1 kg in 1st trimester, 5 kg each in 2nd and 3rd ...  Read More

Since i m 31 years old women and my bmi is 17 it's underweight and my weight is not gaining eating everything but not getting any results if I gain just 1 or 2 kg also if I get cold or something I lose it very fast and now m trying to concieve for pragnancy so want to keep healthy bmi level so what should I do I take healthy diet foods bt still not

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Hi Please check your thyroid, and other basic blood parameters, to rule out any other issues. If everything is good, focus on increasing your calories slowly to support weight gain. ...  Read More

Weight has increased — I’m currently 83 kg. I’m 30 years old, married, and don’t have children. Last year, I followed a diet plan; I reduced my weight from 81 kg to 76 kg in 2 months. After that, I returned to my normal routine, and this year my weight again increased to 79 kg. Then I consulted another dietician. The first d

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Weight has increased — I’m currently 83 kg. I’m 30 years old, married, and don’t have children. Last year, I followed a diet plan; I reduced my weight from 81 kg to 76 kg in 2 months. After that, I returned to my normal routine, and this year my weight again increased to 79 kg. Then I consulted another dietician. The first d

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Hello. Weight changes are common when diet and lifestyle aren't consistent. Instead of strict diets, try simple and steady habits-like eating balanced meals, sleeping well, managing stress, doing regu ...  Read More

Weight has increased — I’m currently 83 kg. I’m 30 years old, married, and don’t have children. Last year, I followed a diet plan; I reduced my weight from 81 kg to 76 kg in 2 months. After that, I returned to my normal routine, and this year my weight again increased to 79 kg. Then I consulted another dietician. The first d

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Avoidspicyfood,oily,sugar,fried, processed food.drink plane water or lemonwater., buttermilk ...  Read More

I have very low appetite whenever I try to eat much food i feel nausea since childhood i have been skinny I am unable to put on weight

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Many factors influence the body weight Help me to understand your defeciency status Your ht,wt , Your gut health status Your work life balance Your food consumption pattern ...  Read More

Should I add weight gainer in my diet to gain weight ..and are they safe to use ? And I have a busy schedule 9-6 office hrs then should I go for weight gainer

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Good evening, Any clinical condition is hindering you from weight gain. I have dealt with so many weight gain patients. Kindly contact me personally through practo app ...  Read More

Hi my daughter is 48 days old and her birth weight was 2.850 now her weight is 3.250 I'm only breastfeeding her and she passes urine more than 6 times a day. Should I need to worry about not gaining weight or its normal or need to give any supplements for weight gain?

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS ...  Read More

My baby is 3 month old. Her birth weight was 4.2 kg Day 6 weight was 3.8 kg 1 month weight was 4.6 kg 2 month weight was 5.2 kg 3 month weight is 5.6 kg. Is this weight increase is normal. She is active but not gaining weight as per standard which is 800 gm for first 3 month.

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Usually they should be double the weight by 5 months of age . Just ensure adequacy of breast feeding . And correct any feeding issues . ...  Read More

I am very lean and low bmi and I have six month old baby. Please suggest any ayurvedic medicine safe for breastfeeding mother to gain weight

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For a breastfeeding mother, Ayurveda can help improve weight safely with nourishing herbal formulations (like Dhatuposhak lehyam), ghee, milk, and balanced diet. Medicines and diet must be chosen care ...  Read More

My father has been diagnosed with diabetes and cholesterol about 5-6 years back.Currently both are under control he uses medicines regularly .Rest of all tests are normal .He is 63 but looks like 80 with several wrinkles and folds at face and neck area .He is worried about that and his weight is currently at 45 kg without any gain since 4-5 years .

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Yes it can be possible with exercise and diet changes. Consult your nearby dietician and physiotherapist. ...  Read More

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