I was very overweight with my first child (120kg) and my best friend just gave birth at 140kgs and she was fine. She did choose to have an elective c section I think partly because of her size. I think you will be fine, women have been doing this for thousands of years ans lots have been larger.

Oh wow, not to be rude, but falling pregnant when you weigh so much is a miracle. I have family members who are only 10-20kgs overweight and their GP told them to lose weight before IVF will be considered

I would seek advice from your doctor. I know someone who recently lost her baby at 20 week gestation and the cause of death was ‘Maternal obesity’. She is now working on losing weight before falling pregnant again.

My friend was, I know she chose to speak with a dietitian to ensure she didn’t put on much weight during pregnancy.

Oh wow, I hope it all goes well for you. Average weight women struggle with carrying pregnancies to term, I imagine your weight will exacerbate things. Good luck

I was 114 when I became pregnant and finished at 130kg! In NSW they talked about my weight a lot and it got me down! Especially at the 20 week scan when they told me I shouldn’t put in any weight and I had already put on 4kg.

I was high risk everything as also 43 years old!

Although I would always say, be the healthiest version of yourself, I had a wonderful pregnancy with no complications! I did get preeclampsia after birth, but have recovered well. I lost the 14kg within 3 weeks of giving birth without trying, so was a lot of fluid!

Seek medical advice. Wishing you all the best. Take care.

I am not sure if I’ve commented before, but please talk to your GP. And congratulations and good luck!

Absolutely visit your GP and have a conversation. Congratulations and wishing you the best.

GP & dietician should be able to provide the most sound advice and support.

Your doctor is the best point of reference.

I would ask your obstetrician

i was the same as you. i barely walked. but had normal birth. there is always miracles happen, trust your body

I agree with others – lean on your GP.

The dr will watch for any increased weight gain / rapid weight gain. You will be classed as hi risk so extra scans eg.

Rely on your GP for any questions and help with it.

If you’re concerned about your weight, even while pregnant you can still exercise, and it’s meant to actually make the labour easier if you do. I didn’t have a high BMI, but I did exercise all the way through with both of mine. I even continued running on the treadmill with my second until about 8mths. It’s important not to overdo it though, especially if you’re not already used to it.

Everyone’s body react differently to pregnancy, I’d definitely see a dietitian or nutritionist to make sure you are feeding the right nutrients to your baby and for yourself. Good luck with your journey

I am currently 34 weeks and 123kgs. I was 115kgs initially. I keep “active” and thankfully my only cravings have been fruit really.
My doctors haven’t seemed too concerned with my weight, just that it’s not being put on too rapidly.

I had 4 boys and at my heaviest was 120kg, I had no complications and had fast natural births. While I was pregnant I just focused on healthy habits like eating healthy, getting enough sleep and rest, reducing stress and getting sunshine and fresh air most days like a walk on the beach. Whenever I had not so healthy cravings I would just substitute for a healthier option. I managed to keep the pregnancy weight gain under 5kg.