Shweta Joshi Shweta Joshi Asked 8 months ago

How much weight gain is normal in first trimester?

I'm in my first trimester and my appetite has been a bit up and down. My doctor mentioned keeping an eye on weight. Is there a typical amount of weight that's considered normal to gain in the first three months?

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Deepika Singh Deepika Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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I gained almost nothing in my first trimester, actually lost a bit because of nausea. Is that normal? I kept worrying. Did anyone else experience very little or no weight gain early on? It makes you wonder if everything is okay.

Aparna Rao Aparna Rao Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Generally, very little weight gain is expected in the first trimester, typically between 0.5 to 2 kilograms. However, due to varying factors like morning sickness, some women might even experience slight weight loss. The most accurate advice for your specific health condition can only be provided by your gynecologist during your check-ups.

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Sangeeta Rao Sangeeta Rao Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

My daughter barely gained any weight in her first trimester, she was so worried! But her doctor said it was perfectly normal, and some even lose weight due to morning sickness. As long as you're taking your supplements and trying to eat, you're fine. The steady gain starts from the second trimester.

Aisha Khan Aisha Khan Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Yaar, first trimester mein bahut kam weight badhta hai, actually. My doc said 1-2 kilos max, and for some, even a little loss is normal due to morning sickness. So don't stress if the scale isn't moving much. The real weight gain phase starts later.

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Sunita Sharma Sunita Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Most women find that weight gain is minimal in the first trimester, often only 1-2 kg, sometimes even a little less if morning sickness is bad. It's because the baby is still tiny. Don't worry too much about the numbers right now, just focus on eating nourishing foods when you can, and stay hydrated. The real gain picks up later.

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