So I'm absolutely mortified to be writing this, but me and my partner are going to try for a baby, but I'm overweight and I'm worried about the affect it will have on my baby. I've done some research and I've read that your weight doesn't necessarily mean that your baby will be unsafe during pregnancy, but I don't believe that. My partner wants to try as soon as possible but I've told him I want to lose weight first and make sure I'm healthy enough to carry my baby. I know all the dos and don'ts and what you should and shouldn't eat during pregnancy, I don't drink or smoke and I don't do drugs, and trust me I will be exercising and eating much healthier, making sure I get at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day, enough sleep and enough water. I wear a size 22/24 at the moment and I haven't stepped on the scales in years as I don't have it in me, but I'm guessing I'd be about 19-20 stone which I know is classed as morbidly obese. My goal is to lose 9-10 stone but I know it will take a long time, over a year most likely. I also am planning to take folic acid prior to conception and I read somewhere that it is advised you lose at least 10 percent of your body weight before getting pregnant as it will ensure you have a healthy pregnancy but I know I'd still be overweight and I'm wondering how much weight I should lose before getting pregnant and if anyone else has been in this situation? And if they have been overweight while pregnant how their pregnancies went? I don't want to risk losing the baby or putting them at risk. I can't be the only one who's been in this situation surely? Thank you so much xxx
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AnUtterIdiot ·
25/10/2017 07:10
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