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im currenty 19 weeks pregant. with my first baby but i am underweight.. i dnt seem to be eating enough and im worrired im not doing somethinf right. can some one help please  xx chantelle

Hi hun.

First off congrats on ur baby :)

I wouldn't worry too much if your midwife has checked you over. I am assuming she has by now. She will be keeping tabs on your weight gain and will let you know if any problems arise. I didn't put on any weight at all till I was 26 weeks pregnant and now I have shot out. If you are really worried though, you can always call your midwife and they will check you over. The number is in the front of your notes that you get at your first scan. Once you have been back for your 20 week scan they can tell alot more though, because this gives measurements and what not in alot more detail and its surprising just how fast the baby has grown. If the midwife hasnt alerted you to any problems though I wouldn't be too worried.

Pasta is always good for the weight gain and hard cheese. And my midwife told me to eat early, late and often, to put on some weight. And if u do excersise try and change it abit, so you aren't doing as much.

Hope this helps and good luck with the rest of your pregnancy.

Lauren and bump 27 weeks :) xx

Hiya Chantelle,

You dont need to eat any more because you are pregnant, especially in the 1st & 2nd trimesters but you need to make sure you are eating enough, roughly 1500 -2000 calories a day depending on your size and lifestyle. Make sure your getting your 5 a day fruit/veg and some more if you can and just make sure your diet is varied, that you have meat, fish and rice/pasta etc.  As long as you are eating healthy and eating your recommended calories your baby will be fine.  If you start over eating because you think you are underweight, you may end up overweight  which comes with its own health risks in pregnancy.   Speak with your midwife and Im sure she will put any worries that you may have to rest.

Good luck with everything and take care.

Lou, James 8 and 37+5wk bump xx