Unexplained Weight Loss First Trimester

Has anyone else had unexplained weight loss during pregnancy.

Unexplained weight loss first trimester. Do call your doctor if you are worried they can put your mind at ease if you are vomiting excessively and think you may have hyperemesis gravidarum extreme morning sickness or if you continue to lose weight even after you enter the second. Losing weight in pregnancy might seem alarming but it s fairly common. In most cases slight weight loss during the first trimester is completely normal and healthy.

Weight loss in the first trimester as many as 80 percent of moms to be experience some form of pregnancy nausea which can make keeping even the blandest food down a real challenge resulting. The weight loss does not come about because of diet exercise or lifestyle changes. However losing weight during pregnancy is cause for concern if the weight loss is substantial long lasting or occurs after the first trimester.

During the first trimester weight loss is not unusual and is not necessarily anything to be alarmed about. This is common with cancers of the pancreas lung stomach and esophagus. I m eating healthy normal meals drinking plenty of water and get 30 mins of cardio a day but for me that s normal.

In fact if you re overweight or obese your doctor may even want you to lose a few pounds during the early part of your pregnancy although it is preferable to lose this weight before you become pregnant if possible. Weight loss of 10 pounds or more or five percent of body weight over a period of 6 to 12 months is considered unexplained. Sometimes it is nothing to worry about especially if the weight loss is short lived and followed by the recommended weight gain.

Losing weight while pregnant at this late stage could be related to poor baby growth low amniotic fluid or pregnancy induced hypertension or preeclampsia. According to the american cancer society one of the first signs may be unexplained weight loss of 10 pounds or more. However since getting pregnant i ve lost 2kgs and i m currently 16 weeks with no weight gain.

Unexplained weight loss is a noticeable drop in body weight that occurs even if the person is not trying to lose weight.