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Gestational Diabetes and Weight-loss?
Question : Gestational Diabetes and Weight-loss?
I am 32 weeks pregnant and recently found out I have Gestational Diabetes. I am controlling it with a diet plan given to me by my doctor, and everything is going well and under control. My worry is this new diet is causing me to loose a lot of weight. I am eating a ton, but it is basically like being on a low-carb diet, and it is causing weight loss. Now I was not thin to start out; when I was diagnosed at 25 weeks I was at 230, and now I am down to 190. So it’s not like I am a bean pole, but I still have two months to go. The doctor says that the baby is doing fine, but I read so much that says any weight loss during pregnancy is bad. Anyone else had this issue? Was the baby ok? Were you?
Thanks in advance!
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Best answer:
Answer by redjan
If you weighed 130 and were rapidly losing, I would definitely be concerned. But if you are losing fat while your baby is continuing to grow and your blood sugar is well controlled, then stay on this path for now.
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#2 written by saffrondoula 1 year ago
Most likely, if the baby is fine and you are fine, then the weight loss is okay. Many women who are overweight will lose some weight or simply stop gaining for a while, as they change their diets to a more healthy one. If you are really concerned about it, ask for a referral to a nutritionist or dietician who works with pregnant women to find out if your new diet is really adequate for you and your baby, considering your GD. If you are eating a diverse diet with fewer carbs and fewer or no junk food, chances are good that the weight you are loosing is all fat and unhealthy weight, and it is not detrimental to your baby’s health. Again, get a second opinion if you are concerned or don’t feel good with the diet. Even seeing a different OB or midwife can help you get a better perspective on your situation, without seeing a nutritionist.
From what I have seen and read, one should not TRY to lose weight during pregnancy, but if one loses weight due to a healthy change in diet and exercise, it can be okay so long as the mom and baby are otherwise okay.
When I got pregnant with my first, I needed to lose about 30 lbs. I did not gain nearly as much weight as the recommendations for my base weight, but my son was very healthy and I could tell that my weight was actually shifting. I was losing fat as my diet changed and the baby grew. With my second pregnancy, I started out weighing a lot less and gained a lot more with that pregnancy. Really, they tell people not to lose weight during pregnancy because it can be very unhealthy for an average, healthy woman of average weight to lose weight during pregnancy.
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#3 written by Crystal B 1 year ago
When you have that much weight to loss it if perfectly normal. Lots of obese women will lose weight or gain little to no weight during pregnancy. Good for you for keeping your GD under control and as long as you are feeling ok and baby is doing ok, enjoy not having to carry around all the extra weight.
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i hear about weight loss during pregnancy a lot. if your an adult you body will take what it needs for baby, if there is anything to worry about it’s your bones and your body. my aunt lost about 20lbs with her last child and he was over 7lbs but she had some issues, small ones and she’s ok now. it’s bad to try and lose weight when your pregnant but that isn’t what you are doing.
your baby is going to be fine. congrats.
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