First Trimester of Pregnancy : Many types of changes are seen in women during pregnancy. The most normal of these is weight gain. There are some women whose weight starts increasing in the first trimester of pregnancy i.e. in 1 to 3 months, while some women also lose weight during this period. Due to which there is often a fear in the mind. Many women also ask the question whether weight loss in the first trimester of pregnancy is normal or does it indicate a problem. Know what the experts say..
How normal is weight loss in the first trimester of pregnancy
Gynecologists believe that women may 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 taking place in their body, they do not feel hungry. In such a situation, weight loss is not a problem. It is normal. When these problems start reducing, weight will also start increasing.
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What to do to maintain a healthy weight in the first trimester
1. Eat only healthy foods
To maintain weight during pregnancy, women should eat only healthy foods. They should not skip meals even if they face problems like vomiting and morning sickness. This helps in the growth of the baby and the health of the woman.
2. Eat foods rich in vitamins and minerals
3. Do light exercises
Light exercises are a must to maintain a healthy weight in the first trimester of pregnancy. Intense exercise is not good for the health of pregnant women. They should do light exercises like walking. It is beneficial.
How much weight is right to gain in the first trimester
It is normal to gain half to two and a half kilograms of weight in the first trimester. If your weight was healthy before pregnancy, then your weight should increase by about half a kilogram every week in the second and third trimesters. 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 340 extra calories daily and 450 extra calories in the third trimester.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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