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Overweight

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DemiGuest ·
I got pregnant spontaneously without really planning it and I'm also overweight. I'm now 9.5 weeks pregnant.

I just had a talk with my midwife and she said I need to go to the hospital for check-ups and that I have a higher risk of having a stillborn baby. But all these hormones are making me feel really insecure right now. Does anyone have any tips?

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  1. Linda #2

    Hi,
    What is the reason for a stillborn baby if you are overweight?

  2. sg92 #3

    I also have excess weight, but I've never heard this from the midwife, not even during my first pregnancy. I was much heavier then and lost weight during the pregnancy due to low hemoglobin at the end and vitamin deficiencies. I've only been seeing the OB-GYN for this for 6 weeks; before that, I just went to the midwife.

  3. Orchidea #4

    I also have excess weight and my BMI isn't great either. Never heard that you have a higher chance of having a stillborn baby though. Of course, just like when you're not pregnant, there's a chance of... but we all know that. Take it easy, watch your diet a bit and everything will be fine. Losing weight right now isn't an option, that would be worse for your baby.

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