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My wife is 13 weeks 4 days pregnant as per LMP.. her body weight is not increasing as i heard that it should be increase after 12 weeks.. there is any problem in my baby?? Please clarify it.. there is anything to worry??
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Hi, There us not much weight gain early in pregnancy So do an Ultrasonography to see for fetal gestational age, fetal weight, fetal viability.bAlso keep a record of patients weight on each antenatal visit. Give good diet, protein diet, Iron, calcium, .
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Nothing to worry.... weight gain is gradual process
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Dr. Aseemita Debata
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
22 yrs exp
Gurgaon
First trimester weight does not usually increase .hopefully it will start increasing.dont worry.let her take proper home made normal diet.
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Dr. Karishma Bhatia
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Nothing to worry , just maintain proper diet, weight gain is more towards end of second and then further in third trimester. Some patients even lose weight in first trimester due to vomitting, nausea etc.
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
23 yrs exp
Chennai
Take bananas milk shake daily
Next Steps
Take a boiled egg daily daily
Take iron and calcium supplements
Mothers Horlicks two spoons with milk two times a day
Health Tips
Avoid lifting weights and stress and intercourses
Avoid papaya and pineapple
Drink plenty of water and fruits juice
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