What are the changes in weight during the first three months of pregnancy?

We all know that pregnant women will gain weight during pregnancy. During the first three months of pregnancy, the weight of the pregnant woman will not change much, but there will be changes. The weight changes in the first three months are worthy of our attention and observation, because the changes in weight determine whether we are healthy during pregnancy and whether our nutrition is balanced. Let us take a closer look at the changes in weight.

The average weight gain during pregnancy should be around 12.5 kg, and the seventh month is the period of fastest weight gain. Weight gain in the first half of pregnancy accounts for 1/3 of the total weight gain; in the second half it accounts for 2/3 of the total weight gain. That is, during the 1st to 12th week of pregnancy, the weight increases by 2-3 kg; during the 13th to 28th week of pregnancy, the weight increases by 4-5 kg; and during the 29th to 40th week of pregnancy, the weight increases by 5-5.5 kg.

Gaining weight too quickly during pregnancy can cause the following harms to pregnant women: Increased risk of gestational diabetes; severe growth of stretch marks; difficulty in movement, manifested as laziness to walk and panting after activities, while lack of exercise during pregnancy is not conducive to a smooth delivery; an overly large belly can compress blood vessels in the lower limbs, affecting blood circulation, aggravating edema in the lower limbs and forming varicose veins; and affecting postpartum body recovery. The harm to the fetus is manifested in the following ways: causing difficulties in delivery and prone to neonatal birth injuries; after the fetus is born, it increases the risk of developing diabetes in adulthood; and it causes the fetus's fat cells to grow rapidly, increasing the chance of obesity in the future.

Therefore, it is recommended that expectant mothers control their weight during pregnancy: 1. Prepare a weight measuring scale and measure your weight regularly (under the same conditions) to keep track of weight changes at any time. 2. Eat three meals a day regularly. Chew your food slowly and avoid eating too fast. Otherwise it will add burden to the stomach and be detrimental to digestion. 3. Eat less snacks and late-night snacks. Especially if you eat a midnight snack two hours before going to bed, fat can easily accumulate in the body due to lack of consumption. 4. Eat more green vegetables. Eat less greasy food. Avoid eating sugar, sweets, and drinking beverages rich in sugar. Do not drink alcoholic beverages.

It turns out that pregnancy weight is worth our attention, and it also indicates whether we are healthy during pregnancy. We need to control our weight in the first three months of pregnancy so that our weight reaches normal standards. It is best to go to the hospital for regular check-ups. Only in this way can we not only be healthy ourselves, but also the baby in our belly will be very healthy.