Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Asked 6 months ago

When does weight gain begin during pregnancy?

My doctor said weight gain is normal during pregnancy, but I'm still in my first trimester and haven't seen much change. When does weight gain typically begin during pregnancy?

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Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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Beta, for many, some weight gain starts in the first trimester only, maybe a kilo or two. Then in the second and third trimesters, it increases more. Every woman's body is different, so don't compare too much, just eat healthy.

Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Oh, weight gain during pregnancy? It starts the minute you see that second line on the stick, haha! Seriously though, it's usually very gradual in the first trimester, maybe 1-2 kg, then picks up properly in the second and third. Your body is doing a lot of work, so don't stress over every gram.

Priya Dubey Priya Dubey Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Weight gain starts officially when your body realizes it's making a whole human, so pretty early! Even if you have morning sickness, some women still gain a little in the first trimester. Then, by the second, it's like 'Hello, baby bump and snack cravings!'

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Sachin Deshmukh Sachin Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yaar, actually, for most women, weight gain starts slowly in the first trimester itself, though it's not much. Then in the second and third trimesters, that's when you really see the bump growing and the numbers on the scale going up. It's all part of the process, don't worry too much!

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Deepak Gupta Deepak Gupta Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

My sister told me she started gaining weight pretty early, even in the first trimester, just a little bit. Then it really picked up in the second. So yeah, don't expect to stay super thin, it starts almost right away for most people.

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