About Pregnancy Weight Gain
Talking to your doctor about your weight gain is important. Try not to worry if you're slightly above or below these weights. Working with your doctor on food intake will get you on track.
Facts About Weight Gain
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a weight gain of 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy, for women who are at normal weight when pregnancy occurs.
Women who are underweight should gain 28 to 40 pounds, unless your doctor says differently.
Women who are overweight should gain 15 to 25 pounds, unless your doctor says differently.
Women who are obese should gain 11 to 20 pounds, unless your doctor says differently.
Eating low fat meals will allow you to gain weight correctly for your pregnancy. Putting on weight that is unnecessary is easy to do when eating junk food and foods that are higher in fat.
Eating a well-rounded diet is important. According to the American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists, pregnant women should have 4 servings of milk, 3 to 4 servings of protein (2 to 3 from animal and 1 to 2 from legumes/nuts), 5 servings of fruits and vegetables (2 of Vitamin C, 2 of Vitamin A, and 1 of another), 4 servings of whole grain products, and 2 servings of other.
Weight Distribution
7 ½ pounds is about how much the baby will weigh by the end of pregnancy
1 ½ pounds is how much the placenta weighs
4 pounds is attributed to increased fluid volume
2 pounds is the weight of the uterus
2 pounds is the weight of breast tissue
4 pounds is because of increased blood volume
7 pounds is attributed to maternal stores of nutrients and muscle development
2 pounds for the amniotic fluid
On a Trimester Basis
First trimester: 1 pound per month
Second trimester: 1/2 a pound per week
Third trimester: 1 pound per week
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