Is this normal for 16 weeks?

Question

a friend of mine is 16 weeks pregnant with baby number 2 and she has been really dizzy latley and has only gained 2 lbs in the last 4 weeks is this normal? i think that it is but i need some other opinons to reasure her?

Answer 1

I think so I am 14 weeks not dizzy but very sick I lost 6 pounds since the first trimester and have not gained any weight still.  Maybe she will gain weigh in the 3rd trimester.  Tell her not to worry and talk to her doctor about her questions everone is diferent.

Answer 2

The weight gain sounds normal, as does the dizziness which is probably being caused by her blood sugar.  She needs to snack regularly to prevent this.  She should also mention to her doctor though at her next visit.

Answer 3

A little dizziness is normal, but if it's really bad for your friend, have her speak to her doctor.  And I didn't gain any weight until I was around 5 or 6 months.  She'll gain the weight eventually. :)

Answer 4

yes dizziness is normal to an extent. my doctor told me to have a snack when I felt dizzy and to lay on my left side.

Answer 5

I had that happen to me with my first.  I was told to eat smaller, more frequent meals.  It seemed to help me.  I am 16 weeks pregnant with twins and have only gained 4 lbs since found out I was pregnant at week 5.  My doctor doesnt seem to be worried and the babies are growing fine, so he told me not to stress about it.  

Answer 6

if she's dizzy and hasnt gained much it means she eeds more nutritious food for energy