Why are pregnant women so fat?

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Though seriously women didn't use to eat so much when they got pregnant. Personally I think that was probably healthier, as opposed to added 50 lbs during the pregnancy and then trying to lose it after.
Some women seem to always be fighting the urge to eat and gain weight. When they get pregnant they have an excuse to not watch what they eat. (They're eating for the baby's sake.) So they end up putting on more weight than is necessary.

Actually, doctors consider gaining weight during pregnancy to be healthy-- 25-37 pounds for a woman who is of normal weight. It's even recommended that overweight women gain weight.

From this website:
"Weight gain during pregnancy helps your baby grow. Gaining weight at a steady rate within recommended boundaries can also lower your chance of having hemorrhoids, varicose veins, stretch marks, backache, fatigue, indigestion, and shortness of breath during pregnancy.

The extra weight you gain during pregnancy provides nourishment to your developing baby and is also stored for breastfeeding your baby after delivery."

In some ways, you're right-- women should concentrate on being healthy over eating large amount of the foods they restricted before they got pregnant. But it's altogether necessary that a woman gain weight for her health and for the health of the baby. There's a trend among some women to not gain during pregnancy, and doctors will tell you that it's unhealthy. Pregnant and breastfeeding moms are generally told not to restrict their food intake while pregnant or breastfeeding.

In my case, I gained the weight I was supposed to, but some of that was due to being sick and in bed during most of my pregnancy. I simply had a harder time taking it off because I wasn't able to breastfeed.

I know what you've both said is conventional wisdom in our weight-obsessed society, but until you voice your opinion, be sure to do your research. You also have to consider how much pregnancy affects all parts of a woman's body-- including her energy levels, metabolism, level of hunger, and general mental state. Sometimes, when you're pregnant, the last thing you're able to do is stick to any workout regimen (even reduced) and watch what you eat. Pregnancy is hard on the body and the mind.

Here's an article on why doctors now consider this weight gain to be healthier than they did 30 years ago:

Howstuffworks "Weight Gain During Pregnancy"
 

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Actually, doctors consider gaining weight during pregnancy to be healthy-- 25-37 pounds for a woman who is of normal weight. It's even recommended that overweight women gain weight.

Yes but lets be honest, that greasy fry-up in the morning isn't going to be good for her or the babies heart!
 

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Yes but lets be honest, that greasy fry-up in the morning isn't going to be good for her or the babies heart!

I didn't say that, did I? I said:

In some ways, you're right-- women should concentrate on being healthy over eating large amount of the foods they restricted before they got pregnant. But it's altogether necessary that a woman gain weight for her health and for the health of the baby.

With that said, a greasy fry up in the morning every once in awhile isn't bad for anyone. All things in moderation, as they say. The bottom line is still that pregnant women need more in their diets so they gain an appropriate amount of weight, but doing so with nutrient-dense foods is a much better idea than doing it with a box of donuts every morning.
 

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Originally Posted by Jovial

Some women seem to always be fighting the urge to eat and gain weight. When they get pregnant they have an excuse to not watch what they eat. (They're eating for the baby's sake.) So they end up putting on more weight than is necessary.

Finally a post that makes sense.
Maybe you wasn't reading closely. I don't know your culture but in mine all the weight stuff and referring a woman you have to ask it very carefully or you could offend people. Moreover if you are referring to a pregnant woman who are very vulnerable.

But isn't that simple, i will try to describe it for you.
Imagine all your body system upside down (hormones).
Your body changes a lot (to prepare the coming of the baby).
On the first month normally you would puke a lot, it is believed that this triggers the counter effect that makes you eat a lot.
You sense of smell sharpens.
Your body temperature could change dramatically.

On the lasts months all your organs are out of its place you cant sleep as you normally do and even this new person can wake up you with his kicking.

You cant walk like you normally do, even been a "fit" prigged you have been carrying a heavy extra weigh for months, yes its the baby and all that keeps him alive and growing.

All this changes would need extra energy to take place so you have to eat more, but our body doesn't reallies on us so he sends signals to make us eat, this can cause the extra weight.

Well as you can see in my profile I'm not a woman so i hope i painted a good picture.
You may notice that English isn't my first language so please try to understand.
 

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My friend started leaking amniotic fluid when she was pregnant, at about 6 months. Her water broke completely and she was hospitalized on complete and total bed rest, but as is common when the bag of waters is broken, she got an infection and had to deliver her son at 30 weeks. He weighed 2lbs 10 ozs. "Leaking fluid" is far from normal, it's a medical emergency.

My point?

Before you shoot your mouth off, at least pretend to know what you're talking about. FFS, Google is only a mouse click away.
 

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My friend started leaking amniotic fluid when she was pregnant, at about 6 months. Her water broke completely and she was hospitalized on complete and total bed rest, but as is common when the bag of waters is broken, she got an infection and had to deliver her son at 30 weeks. He weighed 2lbs 10 ozs. "Leaking fluid" is far from normal, it's a medical emergency.

My point?

Before you shoot your mouth off, at least pretend to know what you're talking about. FFS, Google is only a mouse click away.
Who are you aiming your comments at? I was only saying that guiltrip is wrong in thinking pregnant women should not be fat as they leak fluid! This is not the norm is it???? Only in emergency situations do they leak amniotic fluid. You need to quote who you are having a go at!
 

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Who are you aiming your comments at? I was only saying that guiltrip is wrong in thinking pregnant women should not be fat as they leak fluid! This is not the norm is it???? You need to quote who you are having a go at!

no no, i meant to be fussing at guilttrip. you've been nothing but intelligent and sensible in this thread.

sorry!