When do you start gaining weight during pregnancy?

For me, with my thyroid issues, I was really careful about weight, even before pregnancy. During pregnancy, the noticeable gain started around 16-20 weeks. It's super important to keep your thyroid levels in check and discuss healthy weight gain with your doctor. Regular follow-ups are a must.

My older sister said she didn't really gain much in the first few months, sometimes even lost a bit because of all the morning sickness. Then suddenly in the middle, boom! The weight started coming on. So I guess it's not always right away.

My mother always said not to worry about weight too much in the initial months, just eat healthy. I started noticing a slow but steady gain from the fourth month onwards. Of course, always follow your doctor's specific advice on weight and diet, they know best for your body type.

I just went through this! In my first trimester, I actually lost a kilo because of constant nausea. The actual weight gain, where my clothes started feeling tight, kicked in around 18-20 weeks. Don't worry if it's not immediate; your body knows what it's doing.

Many women don't gain much weight in the first trimester, sometimes even losing due to sickness. Steady gain usually begins in the second trimester.

Yep, typically more in the second trimester. Don't worry too much about the first few months.

I'm 14 weeks and haven't gained any weight, maybe even lost a bit due to nausea. Is that okay? I keep reading about how important weight gain is and now I'm worried. Did anyone else experience delayed weight gain?

So is it normal if I don't see any weight gain until quite late, like in the middle of pregnancy? Or does everyone's body start changing right away? I'm trying to understand what to expect.

For my wife, with gestational diabetes, weight gain was closely monitored. It usually starts from the second trimester, around 13-14 weeks, but the focus was on healthy, controlled gain, not just any gain. Careful meal planning and portion control are key, especially if you have any pre-existing conditions.