Weight Watchers while pregnant??

[Crystaljean]

I had been doing weight watchers for about 3 months before finding out I was PG. I'm wondering if I can still follow the program as I'm still in the overweight category. Anybody continue with weight watchers while pregnant?

[MDC05]

You can't officially do it. If they find out, they will suspend your membership. If you give yourself the points for a BF mom, it should actually be the right number of points you'll need for the caloric increase need. I have been sticking to the principles and loosely counting points, and I didn't gain anything until after 20 weeks. And it's only been 5 or 6 lbs since then. GL!

[MDC05]

Oh, and it depends on how overweight you are. If your bmi is in the upper range, and the charts say gain like 10-15 pounds, it's probably ok, but if you aren't very much overweight, then its a different story an you need to gain some weight healthily. I lost 30lbs before I got pg, but was still 5'10" and at 254. So, my doctor said she was ok with me sticking with that plan I mentioned above.

I can't wait to get back to WW full on and my group! I love it

[Crystaljean]

Thanks for the insight. I am 5'8" and weigh 215lbs. When I started WW this time around I was 235. I would like to maintain my weight at the very least for as long as possible. I will of course talk to my RE/OB at my next appointment.

[MDC05]

Your ob should have some good advice about that. GL! And congrats on both the weight loss and the pregnancy

[Crystaljean]

Thanks!

[advising_lady]

I stayed on for a little bit, but decided to just suspend my membership until this LO arrived. My midwife said that of all the diet plans, it seems to be the most well-centered. But I had been on WW for a year prior to getting pregnant, so it's more of my way of life now, so I know what I should and shouldn't eat and just don't keep track or pay for my online subscription.

[Jennymae]

Are you allowed to suspend your membership for pregnancy only or can you suspend it for any reason? Also, I think WW has a breastfeeding plan that people have used as a guide in pregnancy.

[MDC05]

Are you allowed to suspend your membership for pregnancy only or can you suspend it for any reason? Also, I think WW has a breastfeeding plan that people have used as a guide in pregnancy.

I don't know if you can suspend it for any other reason, but I don't think I'll have to pay a joining fee when I go back since it was pg related. They actually refunded what I had paid for my etools, though.

Yes, they do acknowledge the need for more calories during bf, and I think they give nursing moms 14 additional points and suggest more dairy in their daily servings. It's a pretty good plan and I'm looking forward to going back.

[advising_lady]

I'm not sure what other reasons they will allow you to suspend your account. I was shocked they refunded me for an entire month when I told them I was pregnant. The lady asked when I was due and must have counted back and refunded back January and February's payments. I was online only, though. I think you get 14 points for exclusive BFing, and 7 if you're supplementing or doing solids.

[cclearriverfall]

Its called pregnancy pause when you are pregnant, and if you go back within 6 weeks of having the baby you just pick up where you left off and there is no re-joining fee.

[Lellmc]

I also miss WW and can't wait to rejoin when these girls arrive! I love being able to eat what you want, just in moderation. Best of luck everyone!