I'm worried if gaining 10 pounds a month is normal or not, and I should watch my weight seriously. M.S. Sue is a consulting nutritionist. For many years she worked with Earth's Best Organic Baby Food, integrating nutrition and product development. She has written numerous articles on children's health and nutrition for parenting publications. Dear K L, Rapid weight gain of more than two pounds a week is a concern because it could signify excess fluid retention, but since you have checked with your doctor, you can feel comfortable that this is not the case, which is why I agree with your husband and doctor, do not worry about your weight gain over the past month.
Holidays have the habit of putting weight onto the most well intended of folks.
My guess is that the weight you gained is due in part to the holidays, but also to the pregnancy. The fourth month of pregnancy is a time when the rate of weight gain picks up, and is even slightly greater than during the third trimester. You actually need more calories during the second trimester than during the first to supply your baby with the energy and nutrients it needs for the rapid growing it is doing. Now that the holidays have passed, you won't have to worry about the temptations of unnecessary treats, and you can focus on eating a healthy diet that will provide the optimal nutrition for you and your baby. Every day include 3 servings of low fat calcium rich foods like yogurt and skim milk.