Executive Summary about Weight Gain During Pregnancy by Julia Strachan

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As we women all know, weight gain during pregnancy is perfectly normal, healthy and to be expected.

How Much Weight Gain Is Normal During Pregnancy?

There is no real hard and fast rule to how much weight you should gain during pregnancy. Your health and your baby’s health also play a role in determining how much weight you gain during pregnancy.

Pre-Pregnancy Weight – Recommended Amount Of Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Underweight – 28 – 40 Pounds

Normal Weight – 25 – 35 Pounds

Overweight – 15 – 25 Pounds

Carrying twins will result in more weight gain (somewhere around 35 – 45 pounds)

Weight gain during the first trimester of pregnancy is not normally that much.

Is Your Weight Gain During Pregnancy Appropriate?

Executive Summary about Weight Gain During Pregnancy by Saurabh K Jain

Weight gain during pregnancy depends on your weight and height before you conceived, or better known as, BMI (Body Mass Index). Your doctor will measure your BMI and chalk out a weight gain chart.

• If your BMI is less than 18.5, you need to gain 28-40 pounds.

• If your BMI is 18.5-24.9, you need to gain 25-35 pounds.

• If your BMI is 25-29.9, you need to gain 15-25 pounds.

• If your BMI is 30 or more, you are obese and need to gain only 15 pounds.

In case you are having twins, your weight gain should be between 35 and 45 pounds. It’s wise to follow a chart, as it gives you an idea of whether you are within the normal range or have gone beyond.

Tips For Slow Weight Gain During Pregnancy

• Cut down on sugary drinks like soft drinks, fruit drinks lemonade, iced tea, or powdered drink. They contain empty calories.

• Avoid high calorie snacks and sweets. Substitute them with fresh fruits, angle food cake, pretzels, low-fat yoghurt, or low-calorie desserts and snacks.

• Opt for low-fat items.

• Prefer low-fat cooking, such as baking or boiling.

• When eating out, opt for lower fat items like sandwich with tomato and lettuce, plain baked potato, or side salad containing lower-fat dressing.

Check out our other guide on pregnancy exercise

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