As a normal pregnancy lasts for around 40 weeks, you have completed more than half the journey when are 22 weeks pregnant. Your belly should be round and quite noticeable by now, so don’t be surprised if everywhere you go, people look at your tummy and offer “expert” advice. You are probably aware of the fact that when you are 22 weeks pregnant, your weight gain is of importance. Do bear in mind that for every woman who is 22 weeks pregnant, weight gain may be differ to some extent. Nevertheless, the average weight gain at 22 weeks pregnant is between 10 and 14 pounds...
...Weight gain at 22 weeks of pregnancy actually depends on the many different factors that include:
When you are 22 weeks pregnant if your weight gain is less than 10 pounds, it could be a cause for concern. You need to consult to your doctor immediately for dietary changes that you need to incorporate, to avoid complications like a premature delivery or low birth weight. At the same time, if you gain more than 14 or 15 pounds by the 22nd week of pregnancy, you face health problems like hypertension, diabetes and varicose veins.
It is important that you gain weight during pregnancy, by eating the right kinds of food. Therefore, you need to strictly avoid fried food, junk food, sweets, processed food and refined foods, as they will only cause you to gain weight, but will hardly provide any nutrients to help your baby grow and develop. Instead, you need to consume a higher amount of fresh fruits, vegetables, cereals, legumes, whole grains, lean meat, nuts, seeds and dairy products. These foods are high in vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbs & other essential nutrients and therefore, they can help your baby grow and develop properly. You can use a 22 weeks pregnant weight gain calculator, easily available online, to check if you and your baby are gaining the right amount of weight.
Apart from the amount of weight you gain, it is also important for your doctor to monitor your baby’s weight regularly. The expected weight gain for a baby at 22 weeks pregnant is around one pound or so. However, all babies are different and therefore, your baby may gain a bit more or slightly less than that.
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