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Re: Overweight and over 35, what should I expect?From: Lauren (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 15 Jan 2001 13:14:44 -0600 (CST)
At Sun, 14 Jan 2001, William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG wrote: > >At Sun, 14 Jan 2001, Deena wrote: >> >>First, thank you for the quick response to my question about twins. >> >>I'm 37, very overweight, but otherwise am healthy (other than recovering >>from a broken ankle). This is my second pregnancy. The first one was a >>walk in the park, absolutely no problems and born on his due date, but >>it was also sixteen years ago. >> >>I believe I'm 4 weeks since conception, and I'm nervous. I had a >>vaginal u/s last week but the baby was too small to measure for due >>date. I have another one scheduled for Friday. >> >>The midwife mentioned the possibility of birth defect testing (level 2 >>u/s and a blood test, I think?), but made no mention of any other >>concerns regarding my weight or my age. I feel woefully ignorant - I >>don't even know what questions to ask. >> >>What problems might the weight cause? Should I be concerned with trying >>to lose, or just eating healthily? Will she want to monitor me more >>closely than usual because of my weight and/or age? Are there any >>particular questions I should be asking? Should I, barring >>complications, be able to work up until delivery/due date? >> >>Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. >> >>Thank you, >> >>-- >>Deena >> >Deena > >Eat healthy, do not loose. Work to delivery date barring any >complications. Your MD and midwife will counsel about your weight, and >if not, ask them. Good luck > >-- >William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG >Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth >Private Practice >New Orleans, La. > >*Please understand I can not respond to private emails. > >*These comments are for educational purposes only. They are >not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified >health care provider. They are not intended to be the start >of a physician-patient relationship. > Hi Deena ! Just wanted to let you know that I am 38 years old and 22 weeks pregnant. I started off about 100 lbs. overweight and my OB told me that I should eat healthy, and without dieting, try to maintain my weight (which I've done !). I've had a few ultrasounds and they all have the baby in perfect condition ! I know yours will be, too ! I don't diet, I just stop eating when I feel full, drink a lot of water, and make sure to take my prenatal vitamins ! GOOD LUCK ! Lauren
-- Lauren S.
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