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Re: 20 Weeks...Only gained 7lbs and look small...is this OK????

From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 13 Aug 2001 19:19:49 -0500 (CDT)


If your provider is ok with your weight gain, it should be OK. As long as your pregnancy is growing well, it is usually fine. Flutters now are sporadic and there's no set amount of movement you should feel.

At Mon, 13 Aug 2001, Ang wrote: >
>I've always been small......my pre-pregnancy weight was 120 and I'm 5'5"
>tall. I worked out regularly and still do, so I'm in great shape - but
>it concerns me because I'm 20 weeks and I've only gained 7/8lbs and I
>dont need maternity clothes yet?? I have a little belly and I've been
>feeling little flutters on and off!! I just want to know if I'm lucky or
>if I should be concerned? Also, I'm eating healthy=)
>
>One last question....how often should I feel flutters at 20 weeks??
>
>Thanks so Much!!

--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine

statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.






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