Gaining weight during the pregnancy is a normal process. Now one will find, eating more than before, because she is also consuming on behalf of her baby too....


What a slippery slope - how can someone be expected to not gain ANY weight during pregnancy?! Additional fluid and the weight of the baby alone will add weight to the mother. Maybe if we just strive to eat good foods that nourish and give energy when we're hungry - and stop eating when we're not - then we'll gain the weight we need, and keep off the weight we don't. How can a group of doctors know better than our own bodies?


Excellent article. With my first child I gained a glorious 45 lbs which took just over a year to loose. I am now 20 weeks pregnant with my second child and have managed to not gain any weight. I should mention that I am still 30 lbs heavier than I should be for my height. With a combination of proper diet and moderate exercise (walking and light weights) it really isn't as difficult to maintain your weight as you might think. I like to think that this baby is using up my "fat stores" and I just have to eat healthy enough to maintain my current weight.


I agree with you Christie. I think everyone should be on a healthy diet and a moderate exercise plan during pregnancy. I have been ttc and have lost 30lbs. during the last four months while still ttc. I am looking forward to keeping up with the exercise during my pregnancy (modified of course)!


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