Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Weight gain in pregnancy varies from woman to woman. It also depends on body type. Talk with your healthcare provider about the amount of weight gain that's best for you. Also talk with your provider about what to eat and the best ways to get exercise in pregnancy.
Recommendations for pregnancy weight gain by BMI
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Here's how weight gain by the end of pregnancy is distributed:
Source: The March of Dimes
Online Medical Reviewer:
Donna Freeborn PhD CNM FNP Online Medical Reviewer:
Heather M Trevino BSN RNC Online Medical Reviewer:
Irina Burd MD PhD Date Last Reviewed:
3/1/2023
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