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Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Weight gain in pregnancy varies from woman to woman. It alsoÌýdepends on body type. Talk with your healthcare provider about theÌýamount of weight gain that's best for you. Also talk with your provider aboutÌýwhat to eat and the best ways to get exercise in pregnancy.

Recommendations for pregnancy weight gain by BMI

Ìý Prepregnancy body mass index (BMI)

Total gain rangeÌý

Rate of gain in 2nd and 3rdÌýtrimester ÌýÌý

ÌýLess than 18.5 (underweight)

Ìý28-40 lbs

Ìý1 (1-1.3) lbs/week

Ìý18.5-24.9 (normal weight)Ìý

Ìý25-35 lbs

Ìý1 (0.8-1) lbs/week

Ìý25.0-29.9 (overweight)

Ìý15-25 lbs

Ìý0.6 (0.5-0.7) lbs/week

Ìýgreater than 30.0 (obese)Ìý

Ìý11-20 lbs

Ìý0.5 (0.4-0.6) lbs/week

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Here's how weight gain by the end of pregnancy is distributed:

Baby

7.5 pounds

Maternal energy stores (fat, protein, and other nutrients)

7 pounds

Fluid volume

4 pounds

Breast enlargement

2 pounds

Uterus

2 pounds

Amniotic fluid

2 pounds

Placenta

1.5 pounds

Blood

4Ìýpounds

Source: The March of Dimes