Do You Initially Lose Weight When Pregnant?

Weight Loss in the First Trimester
“It's not uncommon for women in their first trimester to lose a little bit of weight due to bad nausea and vomiting that precludes them from eating in a normal way,” says Henderson. A loss of appetite because of the morning sickness is a common cause of pregnancy weight loss too.

Does pregnancy make you lose weight in the beginning?

It can be normal to lose weight in early pregnancy, due to: Morning sickness. In the first trimester, it's common to lose weight as the result of morning sickness. The nausea can diminish your appetite, and the vomiting can cause you to miss out on calories.

Do you lose weight during conception?

If you're eating a healthy, balanced diet, it's fine to lose weight while you're trying to conceive, as long as you don't become underweight. The first thing to do is to find out whether you're a healthy weight for your height by using our body mass index (BMI) calculator.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.