THE BABBLE TAKE
Pregnancy might be the only time during which it is culturally acceptable for women to gain weight. After a lifetime of thinking of any weight gain as negative, it can be a big readjustment to acknowledge weight gain as good and necessary. Experts say that, in general, you neither want to gain too little nor too much. Also, it is more important to pay attention to the quality of what you are eating, than how much weight you are putting on. Moderate, regular exercise and a carefully thought out nutritional plan can help you feel in control of your body and ensure that you gain the right amount of weight at a good pace. Doctors say appropriate weight gain varies somewhat depending on individual circumstances and that, in general, thinner women will need to gain more weight. Much of the weight you put on when pregnant consists of baby, placenta, extra blood and fluids, all of which you will lose soon after giving birth. However women also need to gain a couple of pounds to store up for the nutritionally demanding process of breastfeeding and caring for a newborn baby. All experts agree that dieting, or restricting your food intake while pregnant is dangerous and can harm both you and your baby.
BabyCenter Australia®
“Weight Gain In Pregnancy”
“Not so long ago, pregnant women used to be weighed every time they went for an antenatal check. Then doctors realised that this made a lot of women very anxious and in any case, wasn’t a particularly good way of assessing how well the pregnancy was going. They also realised that weight gain in pregnancy should be related to a woman’s BMI before she became pregnant.”…read the full article
Birth.com.au
“Weight Gain During Pregnancy”
“Each woman’s body responds differently to their pregnancy and there are many reasons why individual women will put on more or less weight, at various stages of their pregnancy and yet still be classified as being ‘normal’ for pregnancy. …read the full article
The Women’s
“Weight Gain In Pregnancy”
“In a world where “celebrity pregnancies” focus on the importance of “looking good” during pregnancy and immediately afterwards, it is hard to maintain a realistic perspective…The most common-sense approach is to stay healthy; fill up on healthy foods, don’t deny yourself occasional treats, exercise within your own limits and celebrate your body’s ability to produce life. …read the full article
Dr. Sears
“Gaining Weight”
“The currently recommended healthy weight gain is 25 to 35 pounds (app. 11- 15kgs). Where you fit into this range depends on two factors — your body type and whether you start your pregnancy under, over, or close to your ideal weight. [...] Every pregnant woman needs a fat reserve — to ensure there will always be a steady supply of calories available to baby in case she under eats for a day or two.” …read the full article
Dr. Greene
“Pack It In, Pack It Out”
“The right type of pregnancy weight gain benefits both you and your baby. Happily, the right type of weight gain is also the kind that turns out to be easiest to shed, according to research published in the November 2003 American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. We’ve known for awhile that the right amount of weight gain is important. Too little, and your baby doesn’t get all she needs to grow. But too much may lead to gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, or a difficult delivery.” …read the full article
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