did anyones doctor tell them that they have to gain weight before getting pregnant

antoinette Posted: Aug 16, 2004 10:49 AM

did anyones doctor tell them that they have to gain weight before getting pregnant

I am very thin and I have always had a problem gaining weight although I eat
like a pig. I just have a very fast metabolism. I have heard that is not healthy
to be underweight and preggo but I have a really hard time gaining weight. I know
this a not a common problem but has anyone heard of this?

IrishTracy Posted: Aug 16, 2004 11:07 AM

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I have 2 friends that had a similiar problem. One after alot of weight loss didn't have her period for over a year. And another who was just thin. They were both told that they would have to take a pill to get their cycle in order. I don't know about the 1st girl (haven't talked to her in years)
But, I can tell you the second one has a beautiful 2 year old son.

antoinette Posted: Aug 16, 2004 11:22 AM

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Thanks thats comforting to know that she has a healthy My period is like clockwork Im just really thin... i just want to be able to have a healthy baby.

Matt'sbride Posted: Aug 16, 2004 11:39 AM

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I did read that for conceiving it's best to have a BMI of at least 20. I think I read that on babycenter.com and they have a BMI calculator. Good luck!

swags1016 Posted: Aug 16, 2004 04:50 PM

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My friend was a size 0 when she got pregnant. I think she was too skinny at that point. But she just looked pregnant sooner than our other friends because she was sooo skinny at that point her waist spread fast and her stomach pooched more because there was nothing there from the start.

LIJuneBride Posted: Aug 16, 2004 08:00 PM

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My doctor told me a few years ago to gain some weight because it should regulate my cycle, which would help when I wanted to get pregnant. I think I looked better before, but he was right and since we are now TTC I hope he's right about that too!

antoinette Posted: Aug 16, 2004 08:24 PM

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Posted by swags1016

My friend was a size 0 when she got pregnant. I think she was too skinny at that point. But she just looked pregnant sooner than our other friends because she was sooo skinny at that point her waist spread fast and her stomach pooched more because there was nothing there from the start.

Did she have a healthy pregnany??

swags1016 Posted: Aug 16, 2004 08:43 PM

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absolutely and now has a second baby!

mishandgerard Posted: Aug 16, 2004 10:12 PM

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I have a friend that has always had to deal with that. I remember as a kid she would have to drink this stuff and take extra vitemins and stuff to try to gain.

mv1003 Posted: Aug 21, 2004 08:23 PM

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ugh- I wish I had that issue. My DR. told me to loose weight before I get pregnant. I've got to loose 25lbs!!! I've lost 5 so far (ha, it's taken me 9 weeks to get here) but, I'll do it if it prevents me from being bed ridden! I have a bad back, and if I gain more weight, my back goes out. My body wouldn't be able to comfortable carry a child. I think if you're strong enough, and healthy, you shouldn't have any problems having a healthy baby. It's not as if you don't eat, you said you eat a lot, just have good metabolism. Good luck to ya