First trimester of pregnancy : Many types of changes are observed in women during pregnancy. The most normal thing in all this is weight gain. Some women start gaining weight in the first trimester of pregnancy, that is, between 1 and 3 months, while some women also lose weight during this period. This is why there is often fear in the mind. Many women also wonder whether weight loss in the first trimester of pregnancy is normal or whether it indicates a problem. Know what the experts say.
How much weight loss is normal during the first trimester of pregnancy?
Gynecologists believe that women can lose weight in the first trimester of pregnancy. There is nothing surprising in this, because in the first trimester of pregnancy, women face many problems like vomiting and morning sickness. Due to the hormonal changes that occur in their body, they do not even feel hungry. In such a situation, losing weight is not a problem. It is normal. When these problems start to decrease, the weight also starts to increase.
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What to do to maintain a healthy weight during the first trimester
1. Eat only healthy foods
To maintain their weight during pregnancy, women should eat only healthy foods. Meals should not be skipped even if there are problems like vomiting and morning sickness. This improves both the growth of the child and the health of the woman.
2. Eat foods rich in vitamins and minerals
3. Do light exercises
To maintain a healthy weight during the first trimester of pregnancy, one should do light exercises. Intense exercise is not good for the health of pregnant women. They should do things like light exercises like walking. Take advantage of it.
How much weight should you gain in the first trimester?
It is normal to gain between one and two and a half pounds in the first trimester. If your weight was healthy before pregnancy, during the second and third trimesters, your weight should increase by about one pound each week. Your weight increases very little in the first three months, so no extra calories are needed at this time, but in the second trimester, you need an extra 340 calories and in the third trimester, you need an extra 450 calories.
Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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