How normal to lose weight at end of pregnancy?

[waiting4allie]

So last week(37 weeks) I was 144 lbs. This week(38 weeks) I am 142 lbs. Before this week, I had been gaining 2-4 lbs every 1-2 weeks since about 20 weeks. How normal is it to lose weight at the end of pregnancy. I ve read that some women will lose 2 or three pounds before labor. But I think that was only on here that I have heard it, before BnB, Id never heard it before. Can anyone give me some insight on why this is??? Doctor didnt seem concerned, but I was so tired at the appointment I didnt think to ask him this.

Thanks!

 

[lisanicole]

I gained 23 pounds from week 4-28. I lost two pounds at week 29. Have not gained any weight since (currently 33 weeks). Doctor is not concerned. He said as long as baby is gaining weight.

 

[_simo_]

I've lost 3 pounds in the last week, but I am less hungry and I can't fit as much food in so i guess that's why? x

 

[waiting4allie]

Im not less hungry thats for sure. I feel like stuffing my face even when Im not hungry. I have some awful eating habits to break when I become unpregnant! I was sure Id keep gaining 2-3 pounds until the end at the rate i was going. I guess not. And not that Im upset lol.... i really want to know about losing weight before labor though........ come on people!!!!

 

[lynnikins]

i kept gaining at the same rate till the boys were born i lost a heap of weight in the first 2 wks post birth though and by 6wks was back down to pre pregnancy weight both times ( i credit that to BF since i sure wasnt dieting or exersizing )

 

[star_light]

i gain 6 kgs till now and at my 30 week ilost 1 kg.......

 

[aley28]

I don't know why it happens, but I lost 4lbs that last week of my first pregnancy. I'm hoping it happens again with this one...

 

[Rainie]

i am not too sure i have been losing weight constantly

 

[jollygood000]

I lost weight (about 3lbs) between 33-35 weeks and have maintained pretty much since then, I think Im just burning off as much as Im eating. I was like this with my last baby too x

 

[CatherineK]

I've lost a couple pounds in the last three weeks. My stomach is just too squished to eat! My doc said that amniotic fluid levels are also going down as well as blood volume, etc, start to go down again, in preparation for birth.

 

[stouffer]

I haven't gained any weight since 33 weeks. I think I look thinner around the face since then too, so I hope that means that even if I'm losing weight baby is still gaining.