Am I too thin to get pregnant?
Get Pregnant May 4th, 2010I’m 5′6 and weigh 113. I’m ovulating so that means I’m not too thin, right?
It’s possible. Your BMI is 18.2 indicating that you are a bit underweight. Are you ovulating on time or are you late? If you are late you may try and gain a little weight and see if that helps. Also, women who are underweight have reduced hormone levels making conception more difficult, irregular periods, and a higher risk of miscarriage. When I started TTC my BMI was 18 and I was advised to gain some weight. I did so by drinking lots of orange juice, eating oatmeal, and peanuts at night.
Good luck!
May 4th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
I weighed 112 pounds when I got pregnant, but Im 5′3. The doc wasnt concerned about my weight at all, until I go the flu at 8 weeks preggo and started loosing weight.
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May 4th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
It’s possible. Your BMI is 18.2 indicating that you are a bit underweight. Are you ovulating on time or are you late? If you are late you may try and gain a little weight and see if that helps. Also, women who are underweight have reduced hormone levels making conception more difficult, irregular periods, and a higher risk of miscarriage. When I started TTC my BMI was 18 and I was advised to gain some weight. I did so by drinking lots of orange juice, eating oatmeal, and peanuts at night.
Good luck!
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http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
May 4th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
you are a little underweight so it might be slightly more difficult for you to get pregnant, ovulating is always a good sign! but being underweight will still effect your chances… i would try and gain a little bit
it might help hun, eat a bit more carbohydrate like oats, pasta, bread and rice… and drink some milk! make sure you do a bit of exercise aswell because this can help!
i am 5′6 and weight 117 pounds now but i am getting over a eating disorder, i use to weight alot less! i have been trying to get pregnant for 7 months with no luck but im hoping now my weight is ok i will conceive
good luck!
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