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Weight gain
I am in 19th of pregnancy
But not able to gain much weight even after having meals all day
Before pregnancy it was 53kg and still its 53.7kg
3weeks back was 54kg
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A weight gain of around 1 kg by 19 weeks is on the lower side but not immediately worrying, especially if you started at a healthy weight. Expected total pregnancy weight gain for a normal pre-pregnancy BMI is 11 to 16 kg, with most of that in the second and third trimesters. Roughly 4 to 6 kg is expected between weeks 20 and 30, so there is a natural catch-up phase ahead.
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Please share your current weight with your obstetrician at the next visit and ask them to check the baby's growth on the anomaly or growth scan. Track your daily calorie intake for a week to see if you are eating around 300 extra calories a day beyond your usual, which is the second-trimester requirement. Include protein at every meal, healthy fats like nuts and ghee, and full-fat dairy.
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If nausea or vomiting is still limiting food intake at 19 weeks, please mention it to your doctor. Ongoing hyperemesis needs treatment because the baby is drawing from your stores.
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Thats normal for the gestation
Take healthy balanced diet
Don’t eat just for gaining weight
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If the baby weight in your anomaly scan comes out normal, then nothing to worry. Increase protein content in your diet including protein powder if necessary. Use the same scale to check your weight each time.
Everyone gains weight in pregnancy differently.
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
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Bhopal
Consult please.
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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