Losing weight in the first trimester is pretty common. 80% of pregnant woman develop nausea during pregnancy and it is difficult to eat and drink and







Is it normal to lose weight in the first trimester of pregnancy? - Dr. Rita Mhaskar [kaJ8ffl4PHO]

Is it normal to lose weight in the first trimester of pregnancy? - Dr. Rita Mhaskar [kaJ8ffl4PHO]

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Losing weight in the first trimester is pretty common. 80% of pregnant woman develop nausea during pregnancy and it is difficult to eat and drink and hence a certain amount of weight loss is common in first trimester is cause for concern. Slight weight loss during the first trimester does not impact the development of your baby and is considered quite normal. In fact more than the loss of weight you should not gain more than 2 to 4 pounds in the first trimester. There are many doctors who do not take the weight in the first trimester and takes weight only after the 12th week of pregnancy.

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