Huge weight gain in 1 week - should I be worried?

[Blobby11]

Hi
I'm 37 weeks and in the last week I've put on 5 pounds! Is this something I should be worried about? Up until now I've been gaining around 1 pound per fortnight

Thanks

It could be fluid, do you have any sign of excess fluid?

My hands and feet are a bit swollen so perhaps that's it

Are you feeling okay?

When do you see a midwife again?

Any other untoward symptoms?

1lb a week is normal at the end. Your scales might be broken!

Excess fluid might be nothing, could be a sign of something like preeclampsia. When was your bp/urine checked last?

I haven't had anything checked for a few weeks but I'm seeing the midwife tomorrow so will see what she says. Just wanted to check I didn't need to rush and see anyone today.

At some point during the 20 weeks I put on 3 pounds one week, then nothing for the next 2, then at around 30 weeks lost 4 pounds in a week - only to put 4 on the following week. So I started weighing myself daily for a bit and it really can vary day to day, for me at least, by a couple of pounds. No idea why but I'm at around the right place for where I'm supposed to be ( 34 wks)

If you're worried, definitely check with your midwife though!

If you've no other symptoms, tomorrow should be fine.

Headaches? Blurry vision?

No headaches and vision seems ok but I'll watch out for these
Many thanks

Is your face also swollen? That can also be a sign of pre-eclampsia. Do you feel well in yourself? Not everyone gets all the signs of pre-eclampsia. If you have any concerns please contact your midwife.

Sorry I forgot about this thread. Was also thinking preeclampsia, I think you should phone your midwife.

Honestly, I'd ring and ask for a bp/urine check today. It's probably bugger all, but with oedema and weight gain to that extent, I'd want the peace of mind.