Watch Your Weight While Pregnant

No one really wants to think about or even talk about gaining weight in pregnancy. The truth is the vast majority of women need to gain some amount of weight to have a healthy baby and pregnancy. The trick to the appropriate weight gain for you will be talking to your doctor or midwife to find the right amount of weight for your baby and body.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Watch Your Weight While Pregnant No one really wants to think about or even talk about gaining weight in pregnancy. The truth is the vast majority of women need to gain some amount of weight to have a healthy baby and pregnancy. The trick to the appropriate weight gain for you will be talking to your doctor or midwife to find the right amount of weight for your baby and body. Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE Pregnancy & Childbirth Expert Weight Gain During Pregnancy: What's Normal?   Normal has a whole new meaning when you are pregnant and talking about your weight. Here's a look at not only what a normal weight gain might look like in terms of pounds, but also how to gain that weight in terms of time. READ NOW 5 Reasons to Talk to Your OB about Pregnancy Weight Gain   Your doctor or midwife can be your biggest ally in the fight against unnecessary weight gain. They can help you figure out what you need to do if you have a medical issue like anemia, twins, or even a previous or active problem with disordered eating or have had previous bariatric surgery. READ NOW Plus Size Weight Gain   So you're on the plus size and pregnant - congratulations! While you may think you're off the hook when it comes to gaining weight, you're wrong. Even if you're plus size, there are weight gain recommendations. READ NOW Tips on How to Gain Weight While Pregnant   There are also those who may be struggling in pregnancy to gain weight. This can be for a host of reasons including hyperemesis gravidarum. READ NOW Featured Articles • 10 Reasons You May Have Inadequate Relief From Arthritis Pain • How to Rev Up Your Metabolism and Burn More Calories • What You Need to Know About Thyroid Replacement Drugs • What do do if you're not losing weight • Uterus Transplants: The Next Step in Women's Reproductive Health • Dairy Free Milk Alternatives • Strengthening Exercises to Prevent Knee Pain • Will Coconut Oil Clear Your Acne? Advertisement About Pregnancy & Childbirth  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Pregnancy & Childbirth newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.