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Pregnancy weight gain
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Am currently in my 29 th week and so far have gained only 4 kgs weight.
Is the weight gain normal?
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This weight gain of 4 kgs is less,, ideally u should have gained around 6-7 kg till now,,, please get a growth usg done to check for the babies growth and weight...
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get ultrasound done
take supplements and improve diet
check BP and sugar
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Weight Alain in pregnancy is not even throughout the pregnancy. It is less in the first trimester and more in the second and third trimester of pregnancy. So don’t worry and hope rest everything is going fine with you as per ur obstetrician. All the very best
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Do sonography and look for baby weight
If weight correspond to the weeks of gestation then not to worry
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Hi, weight gain of around 5-6 kgs was expected as of now in an average weight lady pre pregnancy...if you were overweight..or had high BMI, Then this weight gain is ok..also check for baby's growth on usg...if it's ok..nothing to worry..
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you must take lots of water , fruits n proteins in your diet
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Hi. If fetal growth is adequate on usg, need not worry about your weight gain. Weight gain depends on many factors. Also there is a wide range of normal weight gain.
Also permitted weight gain depends on your pre pregnancy BMI
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Hello, the weight gain happens in last 3 months of pregnancy. So you will gain weight now on. Also more imp is foetal growth which can be accessed by serial sonography and charting it on growth graph. So you foetal weight is also growing adequately.
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If baby weight is increasing and its acc to 27 week of pregnancy then its ok.. So get a usg from a good usg centre
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Yes, can be noraml, but go for usg, if baby is gaining wait nothing to worry, but if not then yes time to take action..
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Hello ,
As you have completed the seventh month of your pregnancy , 4 kg weight gain is a little low .
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Get a growth scan done - if the baby’s growth is normal , please do the following .
1 ) eat small frequent meals , eat whatever you like .
2 ) consume protein powder ( many are available in the market ) . Mix 2 tablespoons of the powder with a glass of milk and drink it
3) avoid any stress factors . Relax by doing what you like .
4 ) get adequate rest - 2 hours in the afternoon ( u only need to lie down , even if u don’t sleep ) and atleast 8 hours of sleep in the night .
5 ) avoid any strenuous exercise ( if you are doing it ) . Keep yourself active with simple walking or prenatal yoga .
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Weight yourself using the same weighing machine every time , to avoid any errors owing to the machine .
Go for regular check ups and make sure you follow your gynaecologists advice on the frequency of growth monitoring scans for the baby .
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Hello , in my opinion this is ideal weight ,start proteins like Threptin powder 3 tsf other milk.
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Hi if the growth of your baby is adequate for your period of pregnancy by scan then it is ok...but still u need to eat a healthy food, adequate rest, good amount of hydration to prevent your baby from developing late onset growth retardation.
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Hi good evening
Thnxs for your question
On an average at least 9-10 kg weight gain during 9 month of pregnancy is good.
In ur case i need to know complete details regarding ur last period date with month alone with ur all ultrasound report so i can advise u in better way.
Use my online consulting link so that we can discuss ur quary and advise you accordingly and guide u.
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Every month if u gain more than 1 to 1.5 kg of weight. It will give a healthy weight gain in pregnancy
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Dr. Anjum Saiyyed
General Physician
14 yrs exp
Ratlam
Hi u shud ideally gain 0.5kg per week usually from 4th...during first three months there may be no weight gain or infact there may be some weight loss..this weight gain seems to be a lil on lower side.
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increase ur protein intake in form of pulses,sprouts,egg white.increase milk intake..add paneer to ur diet.a teaspoonful of ghee everyday in your meal is good.add some dry fruits.do not leave long gaps between ur meals..keep healthy snacking in between
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Dr. Anita K Mohan
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
27 yrs exp
Mumbai
Weight gain in normal pregnancy is about 8-10 kg. but for women who are overweight, ideal weight gain should be less . So your 4 kg weight gain depends on what your pre pregnancy weight was and how this pregnancy is proceeding. Discuss with your Obstetrician who is caring for you during this pregnancy. She will help you best.
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Dr. Himani Gupta
Gynecologist
25 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Seems to be a bit on lower side, but not to worry, there is still plenty of time. You can take pregnancy specific supplements. Also take an opinion of Dietitian. Have a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, pulses, grains, milk and curd
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Dr. Arockia Virgin Fernando
Infertility Specialist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
This is perfectly normal.eeight gain can happen in the last few weeks of pregnancy. As far as baby growth is fine, mother's weight gain will not matter
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Dr. Priyabrat Pani
Gynecologist
7 yrs exp
Satara
1)First of all check ur pre pregnancy BMI
Weight gain adequate for pregnancy depends on prepregnancy BMI
2)Normal baby weight around 28 weeks is 900-1100 gms
3)Add protein rich food in your diet(eggs,milk,soyabean,pulses,groundnut and jaggery mix la
ddoos) to increase your weight
Next Steps
Maintain a weight charting every weekly uptil delivery.
Ensure balanced diet with protein making 30-40,% components of it 50-60 % carbohydrates and around 10-20% fats
Health Tips
Be stress free.
Enjoy each day of your wonderful experience of being pregnant.
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Dr. Dipti Mulay
Gynecologist
13 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Weight gain during pregnancy is a very subjective thing. It may be called correct amount of weight gain depending on your pre pregnancy weight.
Gaining 9-11 kg weight during total pregnancy is normal. The weight gain during the first 3 months is usually less due to loss of appetite and nausea and vomiting.
If one is underweight when she gets pregnant, if may be good for her to put on some extra kgs. But if a patient is already overweight to begin with, she should ideally not gain more than 5-7 kg in her entire pregnancy.
During antenatal check ups, if your baby's growth is within normal limits, then this much weight gain also is normal.
The protein powders that are available, most of them have huge amount of added sugars. So having a protein powder may not be advised by me. Instead you can consume more protein in your diet.
One egg per day, milk and milk products ( milk, buttermilk, curd, paneer) , thoroughly cooked non veg food( fish and chicken) , sprouts, soyabean ( tofu or the soyabean chunks or the soyabean atta mixed with wheat atta to make chapatis) are good options.
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist
19 yrs exp
Chennai
Ideal weight gain should be 5-6 kg at the end of 28 weeks. If a person is already overweight or obese a weight gain of 3-4 kg is acceptable
Next Steps
Take a boiled egg daily
Take 3 bananas daily
Take 3.5 litres of water daily
Continue iron and calcium supplements
Mothers Horlicks two spoons with milk two times a day
Health Tips
An average of 5-6 kg weight gain can be expected in last 3 months of pregnancy
Also monitoring of baby growth scan is required in your case. If any growth lag in baby start the following medication. Take L arginine sachet twice a day for 6 weeks
Take Tablet Astymin forte twice a day for 6 weeks
Sleep in left lateral position for improvement of blood flow to baby
Sleep for two hours in afternoon and for eight hours at bedtime
Wear bangles to promote hearing in baby
Avoid papaya and pineapple
Avoid lifting weights and stress and intercourses and travel and dehydration
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