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Pregnancy and weight gain


Weight gain and Caloric intake vary according to age of the mother and her pre-pregnancy weight. The normal weight is defined as BMI between 19.8 and 26. A woman with BMI less than or equal to 19.8 is underweight, A woman over BMI of 26.1 is overweight.  As a general rule, the weight gain should be around 5 pounds or less for the first 12 weeks. During second and third trimester, weight gain of 1 to 2 pounds per week is recommended. We have included a personal pregnancy weight gain calculator .

Pre-pregnancy Weight

Total Weight Gain 2nd & 3rd Trimester weight gain
Normal Weight 25-35 pounds 1pound/week
Under weight 28-40 pounds More than 1pound/week
Overweight 15-25 pounds 2/3 pound/week
Twins 30-45 pounds 1-1/2 pound/week

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