weight gain

  • Help! Unexplained Weight Gain!

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I would really appreciate a response, as I am worried about the following issue: I am 25 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child. I was 174 pounds and 5' 7.5" tall prior to becoming pregnant. I expected to be larger than in previous pregnancies and I expected to show sooner. I wasn't prepared for what I currently face, however.

  • Pregnancy Fitness Routine

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    Hello, I just found out I'm pregnant (not my first) and am not sure about a fitness routine. After my last pregnancy, I worked out six days a week very strenuously for about a year, but have fallen out of my routine the past few months.

    How much can I do now that I'm pregnant? I've also gained some weight back, and really want to keep my weight gain during pregnancy under check.

  • Staying Slim During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I'm 42. I used to be overweight but managed to lose a lot of weight a year ago. Now I'm pregnant but I wish to stay slim. I intend to continue jogging and aerobics classes and limit my food intake during pregnancy in order to keep my weight down. I have a busy career and often rush meals. I drink a lot of coffee at work and a cigarette accompanies most of my cups of coffees. What nutritional advice can you give?
    Marie

  • Should I Ignore Hunger Pangs?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am 8 weeks pregnant and find that I am hungry all the time (or nauseous). I have a good, balanced diet and think that I am eating enough. I do not want to put on more weight during pregnancy than I need to as I tend to gain weight quite easily.

    Is is OK to ignore hunger pangs? Or are these a cue that my body needs a bit more? I am normally very active (I ski, run, weight train, swim, cycle, etc.) but have cut down my activity a bit so am worried that this will also contribute to an unhealthy weight gain.
    Andrea

  • Help for Stressed-out Moms that Works!

    by Shawn Talbott, Ph.D

    Got kids (or are you about to have kids)? Then you've got stress! If you have stress, then you also have cortisol, and you need to know what to do about it - because excess exposure to cortisol (the body's primary stress hormone) is associated with

    • Weight gain
    • Increased hunger (sugar cravings)
    • Diabetes
    • Elevated blood pressure
    • Immune suppression
    • Depression
    • Memory problems

    What is cortisol?

  • Plus-size Pregnancy Can Be Healthy

    With over half of all pregnant women falling in the plus-size category, plus-size pregnancy is something that can no longer be ignored. If you're plus-sized, you've probably heard things about how your weight can affect your health. But being plus-sized doesn't mean you can't have a wonderful, healthy pregnancy and a beautiful, healthy baby if you get the information you need and receive good medical care.

  • Weight Gain with Multiples

    Eating right and gaining the recommended amount of weight is important in any pregnancy, but this is especially important when carrying more than one baby.

  • Weight Gain During Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I am 26 years old and 17 weeks pregnant with my first baby. In the first trimester I lost 9 pounds due to not feeling well and lack of appetite. Since about week 13 my appetite has better, but I have still only gained 2 of the lbs back.

    How quickly should I be gaining and do you suggest any certain foods to help? I have added a boost supplement daily and try to eat a well balanced diet with many snacks in between my meals. My doctor checked my thyroid levels which were normal.

  • Should I be Concerned About This Weight Gain?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I'm 5 feet, 4 inches. I'm not sure what I weighed before I was pregnant, but I was slender (usually a size 4).

    -- At my 8-week appointment, 118.5 lbs -- At 21 weeks, 132 lbs -- At 25 weeks -- 146 lbs!

  • Low Carbs for Mothers

    The average mother is about 10 pounds heavier than a comparable woman without children, moms tend to eat high-carb quick foods on the run, and mothers are at heightened risk for Type II diabetes - all of which are related.

  • Plus-size Pregnancy Can Be Healthy

    With over half of all pregnant women falling in the plus-size category, plus-size pregnancy is something that can no longer be ignored. If you're plus-sized, you've probably heard things about how your weight can affect your health. But being plus-sized doesn't mean you can't have a wonderful, healthy pregnancy and a beautiful, healthy baby if you get the information you need and receive good medical care.

  • Help! Unexplained Weight Gain!

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I would really appreciate a response, as I am worried about the following issue: I am 25 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child. I was 174 pounds and 5' 7.5" tall prior to becoming pregnant. I expected to be larger than in previous pregnancies and I expected to show sooner. I wasn't prepared for what I currently face, however.

  • Nutrition During Your Pregnancy

    It is important that you eat a variety of nutritious foods during your pregnancy to ensure that your body and the baby that is growing inside of you get all the right nutrients, and also to ensure that you control your weight gain. If you choose to eat a variety of nutritious foods, you will be assured of consuming adequate calories and an ideal weight gain.

  • Weight Gain with Multiples

    Eating right and gaining the recommended amount of weight is important in any pregnancy, but this is especially important when carrying more than one baby.

  • Should I Ignore Hunger Pangs?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    I am 8 weeks pregnant and find that I am hungry all the time (or nauseous). I have a good, balanced diet and think that I am eating enough. I do not want to put on more weight during pregnancy than I need to as I tend to gain weight quite easily.

    Is is OK to ignore hunger pangs? Or are these a cue that my body needs a bit more? I am normally very active (I ski, run, weight train, swim, cycle, etc.) but have cut down my activity a bit so am worried that this will also contribute to an unhealthy weight gain.
    Andrea

  • Staying Slim During Pregnancy

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I'm 42. I used to be overweight but managed to lose a lot of weight a year ago. Now I'm pregnant but I wish to stay slim. I intend to continue jogging and aerobics classes and limit my food intake during pregnancy in order to keep my weight down. I have a busy career and often rush meals. I drink a lot of coffee at work and a cigarette accompanies most of my cups of coffees. What nutritional advice can you give?
    Marie

  • Pregnancy Fitness Routine

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    Hello, I just found out I'm pregnant (not my first) and am not sure about a fitness routine. After my last pregnancy, I worked out six days a week very strenuously for about a year, but have fallen out of my routine the past few months.

    How much can I do now that I'm pregnant? I've also gained some weight back, and really want to keep my weight gain during pregnancy under check.

  • PUSH: Bare-Assed and Pregnant

    Watched Sarah's belly vibrate today. It looked like when you throw a stone into a still pond, and the splash ripples out to the edges. She was looking particularly round, and so she weighed herself today; she's gained 31 pounds all of a sudden.

  • Weight Gain During Pregnancy?

    QUESTION

    Dear Nutritionist,
    I am 26 years old and 17 weeks pregnant with my first baby. In the first trimester I lost 9 pounds due to not feeling well and lack of appetite. Since about week 13 my appetite has better, but I have still only gained 2 of the lbs back.

    How quickly should I be gaining and do you suggest any certain foods to help? I have added a boost supplement daily and try to eat a well balanced diet with many snacks in between my meals. My doctor checked my thyroid levels which were normal.

  • Help for Stressed-out Moms that Works!

    by Shawn Talbott, Ph.D

    Got kids (or are you about to have kids)? Then you've got stress! If you have stress, then you also have cortisol, and you need to know what to do about it - because excess exposure to cortisol (the body's primary stress hormone) is associated with

    • Weight gain
    • Increased hunger (sugar cravings)
    • Diabetes
    • Elevated blood pressure
    • Immune suppression
    • Depression
    • Memory problems

    What is cortisol?

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