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Obesity 21 5 Hilson JA et al. High prepregnant body mass index is associated with poor lactation outcomes among white, rural women independent of psychosocial and demographic correlates. Journal of Human Lactation 20 1 Excessive weight gain during pregnancy is associated with earlier termination of breast-feeding among white women. If you're underweight before pregnancy, it's essential to gain a reasonable amount of weight while you're pregnant.
Without the extra weight, your baby might be born smaller than expected. Gaining too much weight during pregnancy can increase your baby's risk of health problems, such as being born significantly larger than average fetal macrosomia.
You might also be at increased risk of pregnancy-related hypertension, gestational diabetes, prolonged labor, and the need for a C-section or delivery before your due date. Excessive weight gain during pregnancy can also increase your risk of postpartum weight retention and increases your risk of blood clots in the postpartum period. Your baby might weigh in at 7 or 8 pounds about 3 to 3.
That accounts for some of your pregnancy weight gain. What about the rest? Here's a sample breakdown:. In the first trimester, most women don't need to gain much weight — which is good news if you're struggling with morning sickness.
If you start out at a healthy or normal weight, you need to gain only about 1 to 4 pounds 0. You can do this by eating a healthy diet — no extra calories are necessary. Steady weight gain is more important in the second and third trimesters — especially if you start out at a healthy weight or you're underweight. According to the guidelines, you'll gain about 1 pound 0. An extra calories a day — half a sandwich and a glass of skim milk — might be enough to help you meet this goal.
Try adding a glass of low-fat milk or an ounce of cheese and a serving of fresh fruit to your diet. Your health care provider will keep a close eye on your weight. A dietitian also can help.
Do your part by eating a healthy diet and keeping your prenatal appointments.
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