Ummm, this is why your weight is monitored during pregnancy ....strangely enough Trashley, medical professionals have you and your baby's interests at heart ( and more than that ,it's evidence based!)
Having a high BMI during pregnancy has been linked to an increased risk of various health problems for a baby, including:
- Congenital disorders
- Being significantly larger than average at birth (fetal macrosomia)
- Growth problems
- Childhood asthma
- Childhood obesity
- Cognitive problems and developmental delay
likewise, failure to gain sufficient weight during pregnancy can also lead to problems...
"What happens if you don't put on enough weight during pregnancy?
If a woman does not gain weight throughout pregnancy, complications such as
low birth weight or premature delivery could occur. Babies who are born to mothers who do not gain more than 20 pounds are often considered small for gestational age (SGA), meaning they may have been malnourished during pregnancy."
just because your blessed to be a "normal" weight, doesn't mean every pregnant woman is and their weight needs to be monitored to protect the health of the mother and baby ....for example weight gain can be an early indication of preeclampsia....which can be life threatening to both mother and baby
Learning more about the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy can help you identify a problem early and ensure the best possible outcome
www.preeclampsia.org
stop. giving. dangerous. "advice"