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» tanigaas - 32 weeks, 6 lbs baby

Hi,
My wife is 32 weeks and ultrasound shows baby at 6 lbs now. Browsed these forums to see measurement might not be accurate all time, but still worried whether the baby and mom are going to do fine. Dr said if left like this, baby can go to 10 lbs during later stage which makes us worried. I would appreciate if somebody has gone through this stage and provide any suggestions like whether anything can be done to keep the weight of baby under control.

I understand lot of things are not in our control, but hoping some light in end.

Thanks.

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» Brenda Lane - 32 weeks, 6 lbs baby

In response to 32 weeks, 6 lbs baby posted by tanigaas:

One thing that is not recommended is to limit what mom is eating thereby slowing down the weight of the baby. The last several months of pregnancy is the most important time for brain cell growth for the baby, so be sure mom is getting the protein and other healthy nutrients. You can always keep an eye on those empty calories however dieting or trying to lose weight at this stage may be quite harmful to your baby.

Brenda

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» tanigaas - 32 weeks, 6 lbs baby

In response to 32 weeks, 6 lbs baby posted by brendapreg:

Thanks for the reply.
We will keep that in mind. Hoping to watch the calories intake closely now. She had high sugar and probably is driving this weight gain on baby. 3 weeks back baby was weighing 4.5 lbs and now it's 6 lbs. Not sure whether it can add weight that fast. She has sugar in control now though for last few weeks with insulin's help.

Thanks.

-- posted by tanigaas

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