Do prenatals cause weight gain?

I had this exact same doubt last year when I started my prenatal course and saw the scale go up. My doctor explained that my body was finally getting enough iron and B12, which resolved my severe fatigue, making me eat better. It's just healthy recovery and normal pregnancy weight, not fat from the pill.

I was actually reading up on this because I want to start family planning soon. Most articles say it's a myth that prenatals cause weight gain directly. Apparently, they just make you feel healthier so your appetite goes back to normal if you were feeling low or nauseous before.

Scientifically, there is zero caloric value in a multivitamin tablet to cause weight gain. If you are tracking your daily caloric intake and steps, you will see that any weight change is likely due to hormonal shifts, fluid retention, or normal pregnancy progress. Keep monitoring your macros instead.

Are nahi yaar, multivitamin se weight thodi badhta hai. Haan, pregnancy me natural weight gain toh hoga hi na, usko vitamins pe mat dalo. My sister thought the same thing initially, but her doctor cleared it up that it's just normal body changes.

Don't blame the tablets for weight changes; it is mostly due to our changes in diet and less physical activity during this time. Just eat simple ghar ka khana and walk for 30 minutes daily if your doctor allows. No need to buy expensive diet foods or panic.