Ruchita Prakash Ruchita Prakash Asked 8 months ago

How much weight gain in third trimester of pregnancy?

I've entered my third trimester, and my weight seems to be increasing steadily. My friends tell me it's normal, but I want to confirm. What's the typical weight gain in the third trimester of pregnancy?

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Shruti Kulkarni Shruti Kulkarni Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago
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The third trimester generally sees the most significant weight gain as the baby grows rapidly. However, if someone has PCOS, it's particularly important to monitor closely with your doctor, as managing weight can be more challenging. Focus on nutrient-dense foods and stay gently active if permitted. Don't rely on general numbers alone, get personalized advice.

Akash Sharma Akash Sharma Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Third trimester is where the bulk of the weight gain happens. You're looking at roughly a pound (0.5 kg) per week, maybe a bit more. It's for the baby's growth and your body's preparation. Don't overthink it, just follow your doctor's guidance on diet and activity.

Gaurav Mehta Gaurav Mehta Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Third trimester? That's when you start feeling like a human-sized bowling ball! Haha. Expect quite a bit of gain then, because your little one is really packing on the pounds. Just go with the flow, you're almost there!

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Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Beta, aakhri teen mahine mein toh bachcha tezi se bada hota hai, isiliye wazan bhi zyada badhta hai. Garam doodh aur dry fruits khana chahiye, aur thoda sa haldi wala doodh bhi raat ko. Lekin koi bhi zyaada chinta ho toh doctor se zaroor poochna.

Meena Kumari Meena Kumari Joined May 2026 5 months ago

In the third trimester, weight gain is typically more pronounced as the baby is growing fast. While a steady increase is normal, a sudden, excessive gain or rapid decrease should always be brought to your doctor's attention immediately. Better safe than sorry when it comes to pregnancy.

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Pawan Gupta Pawan Gupta Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Third trimester mein toh maximum weight badhta hai, simple. Baby ka weight, amniotic fluid, sab count hota hai. Usually ek kilo ke aas paas har hafte. Bas healthy khao aur doctor ki suno. Tension lene ki zaroorat nahi.

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