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.
Ask your health care provider how much weight you should gain. A woman who was average weight before getting pregnant should gain 25 to 35 pounds after becoming pregnant. Underweight women should gain 28 to 40 pounds.And overweight women may need to gain only 15 to 25 pounds during pregnancy.In general, you should gain about 2 to 4 pounds during the first three months you're pregnant and 1 pound a week during the rest of your pregnancy. If you are expecting twins you should gain 35 to 45 pounds during your pregnancy.This would be an average of 1 Â½ pounds per week after the usual weight gain in the first three months.f you are expecting twins you should gain 35 to 45 pounds during your pregnancy. This would be an average of 1 Â½ pounds per week after the usual weight gain in the first three months.