Your Birth Bestie | The Pregnancy Podcast for an Informed and Natural Birth Experience - 52. Weight Gain in Pregnancy, How Much is Normal, and Tips To Manage a Healthy Body

52. Weight Gain in Pregnancy, How Much is Normal, and Tips To Manage a Healthy Body

03/19/24 • 17 min

Your Birth Bestie | The Pregnancy Podcast for an Informed and Natural Birth Experience

Are you questioning how much weight to gain during pregnancy? Or maybe you know the what the recommended amount of weight gain is in pregnancy, but you’re either under or over that. What does that even mean for you and your baby, for your pregnancy?!

In this episode, we talk about:

Weight gain recommendations in pregnancy based on BMI, as outlined by ACOG...
Risks of too little weight gain in pregnancy or going over the weight gain guidelines...
The significance of personal medical history, lifestyle factors, and other factors in appropriate weight gain...
Focusing on a balanced lifestyle rather than feeling guilty or ashamed...
Tips for managing healthy weight gain during pregnancy...
...and ways to seek more assistance if needed.

I hope you gained valuable insights into how much weight gain is recommended during pregnancy and feel empowered to trust your body's journey while prioritizing nourishment and well-being. Remember, every pregnancy is unique, so listen to your body and seek support as needed!

Resources Mentioned
Liz Riesen, Dietitian and Hormone Health Coach
Instagram @moms.hormone.dietitian
www.lizriesen.com
Foundations of Hormone Balance Program
Promix Collagen Powder
Advice About Eating Fish (PDF Chart)

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In this episode, we talk about:

Weight gain recommendations in pregnancy based on BMI, as outlined by ACOG...
Risks of too little weight gain in pregnancy or going over the weight gain guidelines...
The significance of personal medical history, lifestyle factors, and other factors in appropriate weight gain...
Focusing on a balanced lifestyle rather than feeling guilty or ashamed...
Tips for managing healthy weight gain during pregnancy...
...and ways to seek more assistance if needed.

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What an epidural is and what to expect during the procedure...
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The effects epidurals can have on newborns and breastfeeding...
... and so much more!

As you’re deciding whether to choose an epidural during labor or not, it’s important to know the risks and benefits to you and your baby, so you can make an informed decision and plan ahead for your pain management plan.

I encourage you to explore your options, figure out what your values and goals are for your birth, communicate with your healthcare providers, and seek support for whatever it is you decide to choose!

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53. How To Prepare For Maternity Leave and Budgeting For a Baby Tips

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Are you planning for your maternity leave and unsure if you should take off time before the baby is born or wait to go into labor? Are you budgeting simultaneously to see how much time you financially are able to take off and looking for tips on making a baby budget?

Tune in to this episode where we’ll cover...

How to determine when to start your maternity leave...
Eligibility and length of maternity leave under FMLA and exceptions with small businesses...
Featured support from a small business with paid maternity leave and parental accommodations...
The lack of maternity leave support often offered or overlooked by pregnant moms, including myself...
Practical financial tips to manage the expenses of childcare and baby essentials...
... and much more!

Tune in to uncover top questions pregnant moms have when planning for maternity leave and budgeting for a new baby. Gain insights, hear personal stories, and discover strategies to navigate this transformative journey with confidence and preparedness. You’ve got this!
Resources Mentioned

Baby Registry Checklist – Mom and Baby Essentials

The Mom Project - Maternity Leave Checklist

Latched Mama – Breastfeeding apparel company

Cloth Diapering For Beginners Facebook Page

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Your Birth Bestie | The Pregnancy Podcast for an Informed and Natural Birth Experience - 52. Weight Gain in Pregnancy, How Much is Normal, and Tips To Manage a Healthy Body

Transcript

Hello and welcome back to episode 52 of Your Birth Bestie podcast. Thank you so much for joining me in talking about weight gain in pregnancy, what to expect, and tips on how to manage a healthy body and baby during this time. With my body type and high activity level being an athlete my whole life, my first pregnancy, I was pretty data driven and stuck on the perfect amount of weight to gain for my pre pregnancy weight. That was 25-35 pounds. I didn’t do anything specific to control my weig