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What if I am gaining too much weight during pregnancy?

Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic
POSTED BY Cleveland Clinic
Try to get your weight gain back on track. Don't consider losing weight or stopping weight gain altogether. You should try to slow your weight gain to recommended amounts, depending on your trimester. During the first trimester, you should gain 2 to 4 pounds total; during the second and third ...
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Try to get your weight gain back on track. Don't consider losing weight or stopping weight gain altogether. You should try to slow your weight gain to recommended amounts, depending on your trimester. During the first trimester, you should gain 2 to 4 pounds total; during the second and third trimester, you should gain 1 pound per week. Consider trying these diet changes to gain weight more slowly:
  • Eat the appropriate portion size and avoid second helpings.
  • Choose low-fat dairy products.
  • Exercise; consider walking or swimming on most if not all days.
  • Use low-fat cooking methods.
  • Limit sweets and high-calorie snacks.
  • Limit sweet and sugary drinks.
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