What's new
Cystic Fibrosis Forum (EXP)

This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

Cf's gaining weight while pregnant

JazzysMom

New member
I gained under 18 pounds during my pregnancy & lost about 5 of that while in for a tune up before delivery.

My local OB office (nurses not doctor) was on my case, but doctor wasnt concerned because they baby was growing fine.

When I started losing weight is when the baby was growing like crazy......

My overall health was great & my daughter was doing fine. She was delivered 4 weeks early as a precaution due to my history of hemoptysis so she was a little smaller at 5 lbx 2.5 oz, but had I gone full term she would have been pretty average.

I know with CF moms they want us to have that extra to fall back on which would have really been a big help for me.

Good Luck
 

JazzysMom

New member
I gained under 18 pounds during my pregnancy & lost about 5 of that while in for a tune up before delivery.

My local OB office (nurses not doctor) was on my case, but doctor wasnt concerned because they baby was growing fine.

When I started losing weight is when the baby was growing like crazy......

My overall health was great & my daughter was doing fine. She was delivered 4 weeks early as a precaution due to my history of hemoptysis so she was a little smaller at 5 lbx 2.5 oz, but had I gone full term she would have been pretty average.

I know with CF moms they want us to have that extra to fall back on which would have really been a big help for me.

Good Luck
 

JazzysMom

New member
I gained under 18 pounds during my pregnancy & lost about 5 of that while in for a tune up before delivery.

My local OB office (nurses not doctor) was on my case, but doctor wasnt concerned because they baby was growing fine.

When I started losing weight is when the baby was growing like crazy......

My overall health was great & my daughter was doing fine. She was delivered 4 weeks early as a precaution due to my history of hemoptysis so she was a little smaller at 5 lbx 2.5 oz, but had I gone full term she would have been pretty average.

I know with CF moms they want us to have that extra to fall back on which would have really been a big help for me.

Good Luck
 

JazzysMom

New member
I gained under 18 pounds during my pregnancy & lost about 5 of that while in for a tune up before delivery.

My local OB office (nurses not doctor) was on my case, but doctor wasnt concerned because they baby was growing fine.

When I started losing weight is when the baby was growing like crazy......

My overall health was great & my daughter was doing fine. She was delivered 4 weeks early as a precaution due to my history of hemoptysis so she was a little smaller at 5 lbx 2.5 oz, but had I gone full term she would have been pretty average.

I know with CF moms they want us to have that extra to fall back on which would have really been a big help for me.

Good Luck
 

JazzysMom

New member
I gained under 18 pounds during my pregnancy & lost about 5 of that while in for a tune up before delivery.
<br />
<br />My local OB office (nurses not doctor) was on my case, but doctor wasnt concerned because they baby was growing fine.
<br />
<br />When I started losing weight is when the baby was growing like crazy......
<br />
<br />My overall health was great & my daughter was doing fine. She was delivered 4 weeks early as a precaution due to my history of hemoptysis so she was a little smaller at 5 lbx 2.5 oz, but had I gone full term she would have been pretty average.
<br />
<br />I know with CF moms they want us to have that extra to fall back on which would have really been a big help for me.
<br />
<br />Good Luck
 

Scarlett81

New member
up until 30 wks I had only gained 7 lbs. i was eating as much as i could and doing weight shakes, ect. i had trouble keeping food down and trouble w my apetite bc i felt so full from baby pushing on my tummy.
my docs harassed me about it all the time and i stressed, until i finally accepted that i felt awesome, baby was estimated at gaining plenty of weight-so i wasn't going to stress about it. at birth i had gained 18 lbs or so.not alot, but plenty.
personally i wouldn't stress about it. eat healthy-don't fill up on the fatty artificial foods that they tell u to eat.
i think its better to eat a moderate amount of healthy proteins/dairy and veggies than to eat tons and tons of potato chips just bc they have tons of calories.
another tip i got was to focus on protein grams, instead of calories. i ate 100 grams of protein every day, and tried not to worry about cals. protein builds a healthy baby and builds up the uterus for labor and pushing.
 

Scarlett81

New member
up until 30 wks I had only gained 7 lbs. i was eating as much as i could and doing weight shakes, ect. i had trouble keeping food down and trouble w my apetite bc i felt so full from baby pushing on my tummy.
my docs harassed me about it all the time and i stressed, until i finally accepted that i felt awesome, baby was estimated at gaining plenty of weight-so i wasn't going to stress about it. at birth i had gained 18 lbs or so.not alot, but plenty.
personally i wouldn't stress about it. eat healthy-don't fill up on the fatty artificial foods that they tell u to eat.
i think its better to eat a moderate amount of healthy proteins/dairy and veggies than to eat tons and tons of potato chips just bc they have tons of calories.
another tip i got was to focus on protein grams, instead of calories. i ate 100 grams of protein every day, and tried not to worry about cals. protein builds a healthy baby and builds up the uterus for labor and pushing.
 

Scarlett81

New member
up until 30 wks I had only gained 7 lbs. i was eating as much as i could and doing weight shakes, ect. i had trouble keeping food down and trouble w my apetite bc i felt so full from baby pushing on my tummy.
my docs harassed me about it all the time and i stressed, until i finally accepted that i felt awesome, baby was estimated at gaining plenty of weight-so i wasn't going to stress about it. at birth i had gained 18 lbs or so.not alot, but plenty.
personally i wouldn't stress about it. eat healthy-don't fill up on the fatty artificial foods that they tell u to eat.
i think its better to eat a moderate amount of healthy proteins/dairy and veggies than to eat tons and tons of potato chips just bc they have tons of calories.
another tip i got was to focus on protein grams, instead of calories. i ate 100 grams of protein every day, and tried not to worry about cals. protein builds a healthy baby and builds up the uterus for labor and pushing.
 

Scarlett81

New member
up until 30 wks I had only gained 7 lbs. i was eating as much as i could and doing weight shakes, ect. i had trouble keeping food down and trouble w my apetite bc i felt so full from baby pushing on my tummy.
my docs harassed me about it all the time and i stressed, until i finally accepted that i felt awesome, baby was estimated at gaining plenty of weight-so i wasn't going to stress about it. at birth i had gained 18 lbs or so.not alot, but plenty.
personally i wouldn't stress about it. eat healthy-don't fill up on the fatty artificial foods that they tell u to eat.
i think its better to eat a moderate amount of healthy proteins/dairy and veggies than to eat tons and tons of potato chips just bc they have tons of calories.
another tip i got was to focus on protein grams, instead of calories. i ate 100 grams of protein every day, and tried not to worry about cals. protein builds a healthy baby and builds up the uterus for labor and pushing.
 

Scarlett81

New member
up until 30 wks I had only gained 7 lbs. i was eating as much as i could and doing weight shakes, ect. i had trouble keeping food down and trouble w my apetite bc i felt so full from baby pushing on my tummy.
<br />my docs harassed me about it all the time and i stressed, until i finally accepted that i felt awesome, baby was estimated at gaining plenty of weight-so i wasn't going to stress about it. at birth i had gained 18 lbs or so.not alot, but plenty.
<br />personally i wouldn't stress about it. eat healthy-don't fill up on the fatty artificial foods that they tell u to eat.
<br />i think its better to eat a moderate amount of healthy proteins/dairy and veggies than to eat tons and tons of potato chips just bc they have tons of calories.
<br />another tip i got was to focus on protein grams, instead of calories. i ate 100 grams of protein every day, and tried not to worry about cals. protein builds a healthy baby and builds up the uterus for labor and pushing.
 
Top