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.
In your second and third trimester, the guidelines from the Queensland Government recommend as a general guide to weekly weight gain: 1  If your pre-pregnancy BMI was less than 18.5, you should gain 500gm each week. 2  If your pre-pregnancy BMI was between 18.5 and 24.9, you should gain 400gm a week.