Healthy Weight Gain for Pregnancy

There are a lot of doctors who will explain that a weight gain around 11 to 13 kilograms is normal during pregnancy. The first one-and-a-half kilograms should come during the first trimester, although there are a majority of women who lose weight instead.

A big reason for this inability to gain weight is due to one of the earlier side effects of pregnancy – morning sickness, which can prevent food from being kept down. In many cases, doctors might not be concerned with the loss of a kilogram or two during that first trimester as long as there is a healthy weight gain over the next two trimesters.

The second trimester is where most of that 11-13 kilograms should be picked up for an average of about 0.4 kilogram per week or four to five each month. There are some women who may fluctuate between months, which isn’t too much of a concern.

The seventh and eighth month of pregnancy should maintain the two-fifths of a kilogram per week average weight gain for a total around 3.5 to 4.5 kilograms – then the weight gain begins to slow down in the ninth and final month of pregnancy. In fact, this usually comes to a halt when the due date is right around the corner – a sign of the upcoming labor.


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9 Best-Ever Pregnancy Tips and Secrets

 

Not everyone gets morning sickness.

If you are newly pregnant, you may be wondering if you will get to experience the widely-discussed pregnancy phenomenon also known as puking your guts out. The good news? Some pregnant women skip right over the morning sickness and jump right into that second trimester energy spurt. The bad news? The majority of pregnant women will feel some sort of nausea in the first trimester.

If you do get sick, there are ways around it.

A lot of women silently suffer through morning sickness, considering it just a part of pregnancy, but the truth is there are things you can do to help relieve the plight of pregnant puking. One common culprit for morning sickness can actually be your prenatal vitamins: do an experiment by skipping a morning to see if that helps your morning sickness. If you notice a difference, talk to your healthcare provider as he or she may be able to prescribe a different type of vitamin that might not make you so sick. Other tricks of the trade include nibbling on saltines, trying a nausea bracelet, or – if the sickness is very severe – the doctor may even try an anti-nausea medication.

Know that every woman experiences labor and birth differently.

I cannot stress this one enough. Every, every woman experiences contractions and pushing completely differently. I have literally seen women cruise into the hospital dilated all the way to 10 without so much as breaking a sweat and watched others writhe in agony when they were barely dilated to 1 cm. Women are built differently and everyone’s pain tolerance is different, plain and simple.

There’s no such thing as “bouncing back” after a baby.

Your hips may shift, your feet may grow, and overall, you may find that “bouncing back” really means welcoming your new mama body instead.

Allow me to expound on this one. It’s my theory that there are two types of women in the world: those who have a baby and have no trouble fitting back into their pre-pregnancy clothes and those who have to work very, very hard at losing the baby weight.

And no matter which category you fall into, the truth is, sometimes, your body completely changes after a baby, even if you find yourself back to your pre-baby weight. Your hips may shift, your feet may grow, and overall, you may find that “bouncing back” really means welcoming your new mama body instead.

Pregnancy is not a time for making lasting decisions.

Look, I’m the first to champion that women can do everything. But I also have to admit that pregnancy may not be the most rational-thinking time in your life. You may think that you will be an attachment parenting devotee or you may know that you know that you want to formula feed, but give yourself permission to change your mind. It will be the best gift you can give your child.

You get a free pass for all pregnancy dreams.

On the off chance that you end up having a rather provocative dream involving a rather chiseled celebrity (ahem) just know that pregnancy hormones are completely crazy in that brain of yours right now and many women report some pretty interesting dreams during their pregnancies. So your secret is safe with us!

Buy yourself same nice maternity clothes.

If you’re anything like me, you hate spending money on a wardrobe that feels like something you will only wear for a few months. But take it from me — invest in a few key maternity pieces that will make you feel great and comfortable. It’s so worth it in the end.

You deserve to feel great about yourself during such a major change in your life. And if you play your cards right, you can pick pieces that will help you transition into the post-partum phase as well. Key pieces for any maternity wardrobe include long, stretch tank tops for layering, at least one maxi dress, a nice pair of maternity jeans, and a bigger bra! Which leads me to…

It might be a while before you fit into your “regular” clothes again.

When I had my first baby, I eagerly packed my hospital bag with one of my pre-pregnancy outfits… and quickly got a rude awakening when I couldn’t even pull my pants over my thighs, let alone zip the darn things. My advice? Stick to maternity clothes for your big arrival home.

What To Expect From A Twin Pregnancy: ABC’s Of Multiple Birth

Think about this for a second. Normally when you wish for a child it is just for one baby right? Now imagine that wish coming true and being doubled? You end up with twins! It has been shown over the last few years that twin pregnancies have increased. Here are some answers to questions that you may have regarding your own set that is to come!

How Do Twins Come To Be?

 

There are two kinds of twins that one can have. There are identical twins and fraternal twins. With identical twins the egg is fertilized, and will split into two cells. Each cell carried identical DNA, and so both children will look exactly the same way except for some differences in things like height and birth marks. Fraternal twins are not identical at all. With fraternal twins two eggs are fertilized by two different sperm at the same time, so that they can have different physical characteristics, along with the possibility of being the opposite sex as well.

What Are The Early Signs Of Twin Pregnancy?

 

Extreme fatigue and a huge case of Morning Sickness are often early signs of twin pregnancy. Morning Sickness is something that is quite common with all pregnant mums out there, but those with twins, and multiples often experience it more than usual. It is also common for pregnant mums to experience exhaustion. Mums who are expecting twins are said to experience it at a much higher level. Twins are hereditary, and therefore here is something to think about it. If you are feeling nauseous quite often, more exhausted than usual, and if twins run in the family, you could be giving birth to more than one at the end of this pregnancy!

Twin Pregnancy Facts:

 

Twins mean double the trouble, so be prepared! That means more weight will probably be gained by you compared to a mum with a single pregnancy. Due to the extra weight, a twin pregnancy can often be very uncomfortable, and things such as severe headaches, back pain, and exhaustion are to be expected. So get that sleep, and rest whenever you can because it is needed! A pregnancy massage can also go quite the long way as well! You may also have to prepare yourself for having a c-section since when one has multiples it is often the most common way to give birth to them. Because twin pregnancy is considered to be a high risk pregnancy, you may need to consult with your obstetrician very often compared to one who has a regular pregnancy.

Think of twin pregnancy in this way. Having two children at one time is an amazing thing for anyone to go through. However the pregnancy can be a tough road to go down so make sure to take care of yourself during the ride!

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