Forum: Pregnant and overweight

Hey Ladies...... Intro.......... I've been diabetic for about 11 years. Was using Insulin for about 5 years before a new doctor suggested i might be type2 rather than type1. Started to gain weight gradually and thought nothing of it till we were TTC. Me and DH had been TTC for about 4 years...

Pregnancy and overweight both are related to each other. Is overweight is only the reason for gestational diabetes. How to maintain our weight during pregnancy. Need some help.

I'm about 6 months along with my first baby, a little girl (yay!), but I'm starting to get nervous about labor and delivery. I do not want an epidural but I'm not sure I'll be able to handle the pain of childbirth. I would like to hear everyone's stories about vaginal birth, with or without the...

Anyone else out there pregnant with multiples and overweight? I find such little information about being pregnant and overweight as it is and now adding multiples to it there seems like there is just no info at all! If you are pregnant with multiples and overweight I would love to hear from...

hey so my names laura , ive just found out im pregnant with mixed feelings im happy but im scared for myself and my baby seeing as im overweight i weigh 250 pounds =[ am i to overweight to be pregnant? how will this affect my body, will it be harder to give birth and then ive heard that been...

Gestational diabetes is same like type 2 diabetes because overweight is always the main cause of gestational diabetes. But how can I make the diet plan. Because healthy food is also important to eat and weight loss is also require for Gestational diabetes. Help me to maintain the balance in this...

who all has had it ? I got it on thursday and have had a horrid head cold since. I know they say no connection but everyone I know who has gotten it, also got a cold after so makes me wonder.

Has anyone who is overweight and pregnant with multiples done an elective 3D/4D ultrasound? I have been researching it and I have found some information but am curious if anyone has had any experiences with it. I am overweight and 4 months pregnant with twins. I'm trying to figure out the best...

I really planned to lose some pounds before getting pg but it just never happened. Poor planning on my part. Now...how do I keep from getting even larger during this pregnancy? I know I need to gain weight for the baby. That's fine. I just don't want to over do it ya know? Should I see a...

Is anyone out there over 350lbs and pregnant? There are some unique issues for those larger than just plus size and I was wondering if there was anyone else out there?

Hello there, So I guess plus-size ladies don't need maternity clothing...... the only thing I have found online is Motherhood Maternity and JCPenney (online only). Has anyone found any other stores or sites??? How frustrating.... Thanks Melanie

I am about 5 weeks pregnant with my second and we haven't told anyone yet. My mom started talking about joining weightwatchers and we could go to meetings together. I have belonged before and she wants to go and I think it would be good for her. I would love to go with her, I think it would help...

Hi Everyone! I am new to this forum so I will introduce myself. I am Liliana, I am 29 years old I've been married almost 3 years, I am from Mexico and I am very Overweight. Me and my husband think that it is time for us to be parents but everyone around me from my doc to my mother think that it is...

Hey, everyone! I am so new at the whole TTC so I did not know where to go or who to ask. This will be cycle #2 for me. I am on 4-5 dpo, I think. I Always have ovulation CD 14-15 but this time I could tell by CM that I ovulated on day 12 so me and DH BD'd. On day 4-5 dpo I began to bleed very...

I am 36 weeks pregnant and in my opinion looking pregnant. Yet, I continue to receive comments like "You finally look pregnant." or "The shirt makes you look pregnant." What the heck? All I say in response is a sarcastic "Thank you." I just really thought my anxieties about being overweight and...

How are my other full figured mothers making out with their pregnancies?? So far, other than all the worry, I feel great! I will say though, that walking for 6 hours is not a good idea when pregnant with twins!! I hurt so bad after a full day of shopping on Saturday, that I didn't want to do...

Hi ladies! I have been experiencing some bad cramps all day today, consistently. It feels like (TMI) when you are about to have diarreha, but I'm not, and they are so bad that it is making my nauseous. What could cause this? I have called OB and am waiting for call back. Thanks!

With my 1st pregnancy and with this pregnancy I have Sinus Tachycardia. I was wondering if anyone has this or has had it and if it was pregnancy-induced or you always had it without knowing? With my 1st pregnancy I wasn't sent to a cardiologist to be diagnosed until I was 20 weeks along. This...

Hello all! Just wanted to let anyone know about a new Weight Loss/Activity idea bb that I just started. I know most of you ladies who are preggers can't join just yet, but if you're looking for support after you give birth, please stop by and join me. I would LOVE to have you. Also, for any...

Hello Ladies! Yesterday I was browsing our local used bookstore and in the pregnancy section found "Big, Beautiful and Pregnant: Expert advice and comforting wisdom for the expecting plus size woman." I read pretty much all of it last night because I was so excited to find it. It's written by an...

Hi Girls! Through our second IVF attempt we became pregnant! I am 6 weeks and 3 days with TWINS (just found that out yesterday, still in a little shock!) I'm scared as all. I'm 5'2", and weigh about 210. I lost 30 lbs to get pregnant...now I'm going to have to gain it back!! I think that's...

I haven't posted but have stopped in from time to time to read posts and gain a little inspiration from everyone else, so I thought it was time I give back a little inspiration to those of you looking. I don't have any pics of me uploaded to the computer yet, but I will be sure and post one as...

I am 37 weeks and my fluid levels are reaching a dangerous level so we are going in on wednesday to induce labor. I am very much ready to meet this boy or girl :)

I'm going for my 20 week ultrasound in 2 weeks and I'm super excited to possibly find out the sex. I know being "fluffy" can have an effect on how easy it is to see certain parts so my question is, as overweight women, at what point did you find out the sex of your baby?