Is it normal for a plus-size woman to lose weight during pregnancy without trying?
It’s not uncommon for overweight women to lose some weight during pregnancy or to have only a small weight gain during pregnancy. Sometimes women experience a temporary drop in weight in the first trimester, and the weight returns slowly over the next two trimesters. This shouldn’t harm your baby as long as you’re eating a nutritious diet. Weight loss may occur for various reasons. Part of the weight gain during pregnancy is to provide you with energy reserves in the form of stored fat, which you’ll need during labor and nursing. But if you already have enough reserves, your body may adjust accordingly. The larger you are at conception, the less weight you may gain. (Read more about how much weight to gain during pregnancy.) Also, your body uses more calories during pregnancy, so if you don’t change your diet, you’ll probably end up losing some weight. During pregnancy, your body’s priority is to provide your baby with nutrition, so as the calories you intake go toward his growth, your
