How does baby gain weight if I'm not?

Question

My last office visit I lost 1 lb since my last appt. 2 weeks before that. I am 33 weeks tomorrow. My Dr didn't seem concerned about the lost of weight. But what if I don't gain any more weight at my next visit (34 weeks)? How is my baby supposed to gain weight?

Answer 1

I lost 15lbs in the beginging of the pregnancy and I still have only gained 12 of those lbs back and I am 33 weeks.  As a matter of fact at my last apt I had went down 2lbs again.  Since I have not been gaining weight the doctors has been having me go in for ultrasounds to do growth scans every 4 weeks on the baby and he has been measuring perfect everytime.  At my last one he was 4lbs so I really wouldn't be worried because your weight doesn't effect the babies.  As he is gaining .5 pounds a week you are losing that .5 pounds from somewhere else on your body.

Answer 2

You don't have to gain weight for your baby to gain weight. The fact that the baby continued to grow while you lost a pound means the baby is getting the nutrients it needs.  It would appear that you are carrying extra caloric energy that is being used up 'feeding' the baby.