HOW MUCH WEIGHT SHOULD I GAIN ?
Most expectant mothers are concerned about weight gain during pregnancy . The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Institute of Medicine recommended the following weight gain during pregnancy :
Category |
BMI |
Single |
Twins |
Underweight |
< 19 |
28-40 |
N / A |
Normal Weight |
19-25 |
25-35 |
37-54 |
Overweight |
26-29 |
15-25 |
31-50 |
Obese |
> 30 |
11-20 |
25-42 |
A total weight gain of 25 pounds is typically accumulated as follows :
Trimester
Pounds First 3-5 Second 10 Third 11
You will typically gain ½ to 1 pound per week during the second and third trimesters . Pregnant women are strongly cautioned to avoid weight loss programs or diets during their pregnancy .
Many women believe that weight gain in excess of the baby ’ s weight must be in the form of fat . The following table reveals a reassuring breakdown of weight gain during pregnancy .
Baby Placenta Uterus ( Womb ) Amniotic Fluid Breasts Extra Blood Volume Body Fat Tissue Fluid ( Edema )
6-8 pounds 1-2 pounds 2 pounds 1-2 pounds 1 pound 2-3 pounds 5 pounds 4-7 pounds
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