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Re: Weight Loss During PregnancyFrom: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 31 Jul 2002 12:37:47 -0500 (CDT)
At Wed, 31 Jul 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: > >I am between 18 and 19 weeks pregnant and have continually lose weight >since my fourth week. Before pregnancy, I weighed 205 lbs. At 4 wks I >weighed 216, then 213, then 211, then 210 and now 209. My midwife told >me to eat more often, whether hungry or not. Is there any cause for >concern? She didn't tell me that and I didn't think about it until >afterwards. Once you have reached 200 pounds there is no need tro gain weight during pregnancy. Losing significant amount of weight is not good. As weight loss occurs your body becomes more acidotic and that isn't good for the baby. If hte above weights are at 4 week intervals, I wouldn't consider it to be significant.
-- R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG **Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
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