getting pregnant underweight

I am 15 weeks pregnant and I only weight 50 kg (I'm from Belgium so sorry for these measurements). Im 160 cm tall and before pregnancy I was around 48 kg. For the last 2 weeks I've been struggling to get at 50 My dr says he prefers me to be like this than to gain 5 kg a month but I'm still worried. I eat healthy foods, lots of fruits and veggies 3 times a day + extra 2 or more serves of greens etc a day and my vitamins.

I envy her for that lol. It happens to people its normal.

but i have gained some weight.

No idea what your diet is like, obviously, but important things for any person and especially a pregnant woman are: protien (a LOT of protien! Eggs are one of the best things you can eat, good meats, nuts, cheese, yogurt. Be sure to have done protien at every meal and try to throw in a bit at snack time - almonds or a boiled eh or something), good fats are essential (coconut oil in your coffe, good butter, good dairy.

Hi, i am also underweight (46kg) and almost 19 weeks pregnant and even though i myself am underweight my baby is growing at the right rate. Ive been seeing a dietician for 2 years now and during my pregnancy who's suggested various ways of gaining weight such as eating nuts, extra few biscuits with a cuppa, cheese and crackers, milkshakes, full fat milk and generally always nibbling throughout the day between meals.

Your baby should be fine, its normal to lose weight when youre pregnant, as odd as that sounds. As you get further along, the weight wont be a problem. If it starts concerning your doctor, he'll let you know and yall will come up with some sort of solution. Some people just dont get all that big when theyre expecting. I never gained more then or close to 20 pounds with mine. If you get too concerned as well, talk to your doctor- in pregnancy, there are no stupid questions.

I'm 5'4 and have been underweight my whole life. I've always eaten well though. I was 97lbs when I got pregnant and I'm 15 weeks today weighing 101 :( anyone else?

I have been told today that my baby might be underweight as well as having a heart condition! What am I doing so wrong and is there anyway to help improve the weight?

I lost 5lbs last month nd only gained like 2-3 lbs I eat a lot most the time nd I have been told I need to gain weight but I'm just not gaining it.

Hi! I'm 22 yrs old. I've been married for two years now and I'm having a hard time getting pregnant. I've been taking pregnancy tests and always negative. Haven't have my period for 6-7 months now. I'm afraid I might not be able to get pregnant. Any advise.

I have a very high metabolism and am considered "underweight" for my height.

Hi, Now this question has been worrying me from past one month,someone pls help me out :( Me n my bf never had unprotected sex,but he has fingered my vagina sometimes n i dnt remember whether he had touched his semen and fingered my vagina,this had taken place jus 2 days b4 my periods' expected date...Is there any chance of getting pregnant by fingering??

Try feeding her first baby food before giving her formula, so hopefully she will eat more of the baby food. If she continues to struggle with strained baby foods, suggest getting her evaluated for swallowing/chewing issues, by going to your MD. She may need to learn how to chew and swallow food. Some children just do not know how to do it and need to be taught. They need to learn how to chew and swallow food properly; it is not really an instinct behavior like sucking. Hoped this helped you.

I am only 9 weeks pregnant and I feel so nauseous. I am losing weight instead of gaining weight. NOTHING sounds good other then salt and vinegar chips (which are obviously Terrible to eat).... any suggestions on what to do to help prevent feeling so nauseous and getting an appetite?

it is not really an instinct behavior like sucking. Has he been evaluated on how to chew food? If not, then suggest getting him evaluated, by going to your MD, and start therapy so he can start to eat regular food. Suggest giving him either Pediasure or milkshakes (milk and ice cream blended) at all meals and snacks for additional calories and protein to help him gain weight. Hoped this helped you.

I am 5 months pregnant, with a boy and I haven't gained not a pound. I lost 5 and pick them back up and still nothing more I should be 5-10 pounds heavier than what I was should I be worried? Is anybody else having problems gaining weight?

I gain weight while Im pregnant. I have to cause Im about 30 pounds underweight. So I know I need it. But to point it out? Id think a woman would understand how those little comments made a girl feel sometimes. Can't they admire my changing body to themselves?

my main problem is i am severely underweight with a BMI of only 13. i am reaaly scared. plz give me tops on how to increase my weight and share your underweight probs plzz.

Your doc suggested that because your baby may not be getting what he/she needs from the placenta & may thrive better outside the womb. At 34 weeks my baby is 5-6 lbs.

Suggest giving her the high protein foods she likes (egg, chicken, sausage, steak) at each meal so she is getting protein and calories. She is almost 2 years old and you do have to get her to use a cup to drink out of. In the near future you have to start weaning her off the breast, too; and you will need a substitute. When she is weaned off the breast-milk try milk again. Some children do not like plain milk but they do like favored milk with chocolate, etc.

Why haven't you tested? You've been thinking you're pregnant for over 6 months. This IS NOT something you just put off and ignore just because you're scared. IF you are, baby needs care and it needs it now. Lack of prenatal care can cause numerous problems in the child, and cause them to be stillborn. Take a test!!! Stop guessing, and stop putting it off. YES you can get pregnant with a BMI of 18. Mine was 17 and I got pregnant, however I miscarried.

hey gals.. Am 15wks pregnant and am underweight. I have been skinny all the while and I really don't have hopes to put on weight during pregnancy. Am really worried about my weight issue.

I am now 6 months pregnant (24 weeks). And I only gained 8 pounds since I be been pregnant .. I's this normal?? Will my baby be healthy??

26 weeks and 2 days im up 32Lbs.

So I had to reschedule my doctors apt. And im so curious if Im pregnant im 2mnths today. Also around what week does the lower abdomen start getting hard?

If your period hasnt come within another week i would make an appointment with your GP to discuss the fact that you are underweight and hopefully he can help you getting to a healthy weight which will be better for you.

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