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5787652 tn?1378038509

16lbs.?

Throughout my entire pregnancy I only gained 16lbs im 31+3. My doctor says its just my height, but, im still concerned. I noticed how alot of moms on here gained 40lbs.  How can I gain more weight? Im kinda nervous.
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When I was 31 weeks I had only gained 15lbs but once I got to 36 & 37 weeks I gained 4 lbs each week. I'm now 39 weeks and gained 28. You still have time and can gain more. But if you don't your baby should be fine don't worry!
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I'm 26+4 and I haven't gained any weight at all. My Dr isn't worried at all and my daughter is perfectly healthy
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I'm 26 wks and I've only gained 13 lbs and just recently started  gaining my Dr says I'm a little under weight but baby is healthy so its better for me cuz  its less I have to lose
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You still have nearly 9 weeks left plenty of time to gain more weight, you tend to gain more the last 4-6 weeks because the baby gains a lot more. If your doctor isn't concerned you shouldn't be. I know plenty of women that only gained 10-15 lbs during their whole pregnancy and still had healthy happy babies.
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5116831 tn?1367254462
Honey as long as your doctors don't see and issue I wouldn't make a big deal out of it. I'll be 35 weeks tomorrow and i haven't gained one pound but my son is perfectly healthy and measuring well. He's estimated to be 5lb 12oz already
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5554398 tn?1373571843
Im 33+4 & I have gained 9lbs. My dr is not concerned
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5787652 tn?1378038509
Thanks, I feel better.
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I'm only 28 weeks and gained like 11pounds but my doctor isn't worried cuz the baby is gaining weight! They'll let you know if theyre worried about your weight.  Maybe you're just lucky nd have a high metabolism like me cuz I eat like a preggo but its hard gaining weight. As long as you're eating right nd healthy don't worry too much(:
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