We all know that it is normal for women to gain weight during pregnancy, but is weight loss a sign of pregnancy? Although this may sound strange, there is nothing wrong with it.
In some cases it could be caused by entirely natural reasons.
Why to lose weight?
More than half of all pregnant women are affected by morning sickness. This symptom could also be accompanied by lack of appetite and if you add the two symptoms you may see why you can lose a few pounds.
You don’t have to worry about this; you will gain those pounds back in no time. Also remember that women usually gain only 3-5 pounds during the first trimester.
If you are affected by serious morning sickness and you can’t keep anything down you should talk to your doctor. For sure he or she will be able to give you some advice.
Treatment
As weight loss during pregnancy doesn’t really seem natural, some of the women are looking for a kind of treatment. In order to make sure that both you and the baby have all the nutrients that you need, you should be taking some prenatal vitamins.
When choosing your supplements opt for the one that comes with a low dose of iron. This is because this nutrient could make the nausea even worse. Another thing to try is to eat whenever you feel like you can.
If your stomach is empty, it could trigger nausea. The same thing is true for low blood sugar. This is why you should eat before you get hungry and it is alright to snack during the day.
As you can see weight loss while being pregnant could be something normal and there is no reason to freak out about it.
