How Much Weight Should I Gain In My Pregnancy?
The American College of OB/GYN and the Institute of Medicine recommends that healthy average women gain appoximately 25-35 pounds during pregnancy. Heavier women should gain less. Most of this weight should be in the last 24 weeks (6 Months) of pregnancy.
The American College of OB/GYN and the Institute of Medicine recommends that healthy average women gain appoximately 25-35 pounds during pregnancy. Heavier women should gain less. Most of this weight should be in the last 24 weeks (6 Months) of pregnancy.
- First 3 Months - normal weight gain - 2 to 4 lbs total
- Last 6 Months - normal weight gain - 0.5 to 1 lb per week
- Baby - 7.5 lbs
- Extra Blood - 3.5 lbs
- Placenta and Amniotic Fluid - 6 lbs
- Uterus and Breast Growth - 3 lbs
- Fat Stores - 4 to 6 lbs
- Total - 24 to 30 lbs
