Hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid or low thyroid, is a disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. It can cause a number of symptoms, such as poor ability to tolerate cold, a feeling of tiredness, constipation, depression, and weight gain. Occasionally there may be swelling of the front part of the neck due to goitre. Untreated hypothyroidism during pregnancy can lead to delays in growth and intellectual development in the ba
It is recommended that you gain between 2-4 lbs the first trimester and a pound a week after that (hence the 25-35 lbs gained during pregnancy). However you can't take it back, so just started making healthier food choices (limit the fast food runs) and eat healthy snacks and start walking for exercise.
The amount of healthy weight gain in pregnancy varies. 1  Normal total weight gain for a healthy woman is 25 to 35 pounds. 2  Overweight women should gain only 10 to 20 pounds during pregnancy.  Underweight women or women with multiples (twins or more) should gain 35 to 45 pounds in pregnancy.