{"id":3717,"date":"2026-06-17T08:09:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T06:09:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1\/gravita_homepage\/?p=3717"},"modified":"2026-07-01T10:23:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T08:23:27","slug":"schwangerschaft-und-gewicht-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gravita.info\/?p=3717&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Pregnancy and Weight"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3717\" class=\"elementor elementor-3717\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46186385 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"46186385\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-762883e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"762883e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and weight \u2013 Why every number on the scale tells a story<\/h1>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nPregnancy is a journey full of changes\u2014physically, emotionally, and mentally. Many women feel a bit uncertain when looking at the scale during this time. However, weight gain during pregnancy is not a cause for concern, but a natural expression of growth and life.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural weight gain during pregnancy<\/h1>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nOver the nine months of pregnancy, your body changes to provide the best possible support for your growing baby. Depending on your body type and starting weight, an increase of about 10\u201316 kg (approx. 22\u201335 lbs) is considered completely normal. This weight is distributed among:\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n     <li>\n<h2>the growing baby (approx. 3\u20134 kg \/ 6\u20139 lbs)<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li>\n<h2>amniotic fluid and placenta<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li>\n<h2>increased blood volume<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li>\n<h2>water retention<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li>\n<h2>fat stores as energy reserves for breastfeeding and labor<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nEvery pregnancy is individual\u2014what matters more than the number is how you feel and what you eat.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:separator --><!-- \/wp:separator --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emotional rollercoaster: Looking in the mirror<\/h1>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nMany women experience mixed feelings as their body changes. Suddenly, your favorite jeans no longer fit, your belly rounds out, and the scale shows numbers you haven&#8217;t seen before.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nBut remember:\nYour body is currently performing a miracle.\nIt is building life, nourishing it, and protecting it.\nInstead of focusing on the weight, try to connect with your body\u2014to understand it and to trust it.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nA positive approach to your body image is an important part of the pregnancy journey.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:separator --><!-- \/wp:separator --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy vitamins \u2013 little helpers for your well-being<\/h1>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nAs your body changes, it needs additional support. That\u2019s where pregnancy vitamins come in: they help bridge nutrient gaps and give you energy without promoting excessive weight gain.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nImportant vitamins and minerals during pregnancy:\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n     <li>\n<h2><strong>Folic acid<\/strong> \u2013 supports cell division and baby&#8217;s development<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li>\n<h2><strong>Iron<\/strong> \u2013 prevents fatigue and anemia<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li>\n<h2><strong>Vitamin D<\/strong> \u2013 important for bones and the immune system<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li>\n<h2><strong>Iodine &amp; Omega-3 fatty acids<\/strong> \u2013 support brain and nervous system development<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nA balanced diet remains the foundation\u2014pregnancy vitamins are a sensible supplement.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:separator --><!-- \/wp:separator --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Healthy eating, not dieting<\/h1>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nSometimes, the worry of &#8222;gaining too much weight&#8220; arises. But diets are taboo during pregnancy. A balanced diet that does you and your baby good is more important:\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n     <li>\n<h2>Eat regularly and listen to your hunger and satiety signals<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li>\n<h2>Choose fresh, nutrient-rich foods<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li>\n<h2>Ensure you have enough protein, whole grain products, and healthy fats<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n     <li>\n<h2>Drink enough water<\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nAllow yourself small moments of indulgence, too. Your body knows what it needs.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:separator --><!-- \/wp:separator --><!-- wp:heading -->\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: Your weight is more than a number<\/h1>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nWeight gain in pregnancy is a sign of life, love, and strength. Do not let numbers make you feel insecure\u2014your body knows the way. With a balanced diet and high-quality pregnancy vitamins, you support not only yourself but also the miracle growing inside you.\n\nYour body is not changing against you\u2014it is changing for your child.\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/tools\/elena\/interventions\/nutrition-counselling-pregnancy?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Nutrition in pregnancy &#8211; WHO<\/a>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><!-- wp:paragraph --><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:quote -->\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pregnancy and weight \u2013 Why every number on the scale tells a story Pregnancy is a journey full of changes\u2014physically, 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