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Pregnancy- Range of normal Weight gain during pregnancy
Women are worried
about weight gain during pregnancy. some worry about becoming
overweight, others worry about them gaining less weight . Normal Weight
gain during pregnancy should be as follows:
Ideally, you will gain weight slowly over the entire pregnancy:
* Up to 4 lb (1.8 kg) during the first trimester
* 1 lb (0.5 kg) per week during the second and third trimesters
The recommended weight gain for a woman of normal weight is 25 lb (11.3
kg) to 35 lb (15.9 kg). A gain of 30 lb (13.6 kg) usually consists of
the following:
* The baby weighs 7.5 lb (3.4 kg).
* The placenta weighs 1.5 lb (0.7 kg).
* The amniotic fluid (fluid around the baby) weighs 2 lb (0.9 kg).
* The uterus weighs 2 lb (0.9 kg).
* Breast tissue weighs 2 lb (0.9 kg).
* Excess blood and fluids weigh 8 lb (3.6 kg).
* Fat weighs 7 lb (3.2 kg).
You can expect to gain more if you are carrying twins.
If you are overweight, your ideal goal is less than the average weight
gain, 15 lb (6.8 kg) to 25 lb (11.3 kg). If you are underweight, it is
best to gain 28 lb (12.7 kg) to 40 lb (18.1 kg).
If you stop gaining weight for more than 2 weeks, or if you gain weight
faster than these recommendations, consult your health professional. |
