stopped gaining weight... am I worrying about nothing?

gracegrace · Jul 8th, 2009, 05:31 AM

I'm 20wks 5d, haven't gained any weight since 18wks. I had my scan last week which seemed all OK (and team pink

). I'm starting to be concerned though as I'm now 5-7lb below the minimum on all the 'expected weight gain' charts, even though I was about 20lb underweight when I got pregnant. (I was quite badly anorexic as a teenager and in my 20s and probably never fully recovered) And I seem to be eating OK, I think...

I'm scared though, to mention it to my midwife or GP as they and the consultant are panicking already about my heart, and I really don't want any more medical intervention.

Do people think I'm worrying about nothing? Or should I mention this? and if I were to mention it, what would they do?

Mummy~L · Jul 8th, 2009, 05:58 AM

To be honest I would probably just mention to your midwife. Im sure all is absolutely fine but if they have concerns anyway it's best to let them do their job and look after you and your little lady!
Im sure when you do mention it they will not be worried but best just to let them know!!

gracegrace · Jul 8th, 2009, 11:00 AM

Thanks!

craftymum · Jul 8th, 2009, 12:48 PM

Hi hun, I lost a lot of weight due to hyperemesis and I still weigh less than my pre pregnancy weight and I've only gained 1lb since I was 16 weeks I'm now 26 weeks so I wouldn't worry too much as my GP said I was still losing weight and any gain is just baby so if thy are happy from your scan and your check ups then everything will be fine, my GP is happy with how baby is growing but if you are concerned even call your GP or midwife for a chat and explain to them about your eating disorder though I don't think that will make any difference to your weight gain now to be honest as some women do gain a lot as they retain a lot of fluid and others don't.

Jul 8th, 2009, 05:31 AM	#1
gracegrace Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 531	stopped gaining weight... am I worrying about nothing? I'm 20wks 5d, haven't gained any weight since 18wks. I had my scan last week which seemed all OK (and team pink ). I'm starting to be concerned though as I'm now 5-7lb below the minimum on all the 'expected weight gain' charts, even though I was about 20lb underweight when I got pregnant. (I was quite badly anorexic as a teenager and in my 20s and probably never fully recovered) And I seem to be eating OK, I think... I'm scared though, to mention it to my midwife or GP as they and the consultant are panicking already about my heart, and I really don't want any more medical intervention. Do people think I'm worrying about nothing? Or should I mention this? and if I were to mention it, what would they do?

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Jul 8th, 2009, 05:58 AM	#2
Mummy~L Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 3,365	To be honest I would probably just mention to your midwife. Im sure all is absolutely fine but if they have concerns anyway it's best to let them do their job and look after you and your little lady! Im sure when you do mention it they will not be worried but best just to let them know!!

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gracegrace Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 531	Thanks!

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craftymum Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2,345	Hi hun, I lost a lot of weight due to hyperemesis and I still weigh less than my pre pregnancy weight and I've only gained 1lb since I was 16 weeks I'm now 26 weeks so I wouldn't worry too much as my GP said I was still losing weight and any gain is just baby so if thy are happy from your scan and your check ups then everything will be fine, my GP is happy with how baby is growing but if you are concerned even call your GP or midwife for a chat and explain to them about your eating disorder though I don't think that will make any difference to your weight gain now to be honest as some women do gain a lot as they retain a lot of fluid and others don't.

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