Re: 14 wks and still LOSING weight
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Sep 2001 11:40:25 -0500 (CDT)
If you are losing weight despite adequate calories, you need to be
checked out. Thyroid problems may affect metabolism. Malabsorption (GI
tract not working well) is another possibility that needs to be checked
out.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Sat, 29 Sep 2001, Kristen wrote:
>
>I searched the archives and can't find an answer to my question. I am
>27 y/o and 14 weeks pg, and have been steadily losing weight since
>conception. This morning when I weighed myself I'm now less than I have
>been in 5 years! In total, I've lost about 15 pounds. I am eating more
>now than I did before conceiving and also more frequently. I have had
>some m/s, but I am not throwing up. Should this be a concern? Should I
>eat MORE? I'd appreciate hearing from mother women who have been through
>this.
>
>Thanks.
>
>--
>Kristen
>
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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