Prepregnancy BMI |
Total Weight Gain Range |
Total Weight Gain Range for Pregnancy with Twins |
Underweight(<18.5) |
28-40 lbs |
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Normal Weight(18.5-24.9) |
25-35 lbs |
37-54 lbs |
Overweight(25.0-29.9) |
15-25 lbs |
31-50 lbs |
Obese(>30.0) |
11-20 lbs |
25-42 lbs |
A healthy amount of weight gain during pregnancy is 25-35 lbs (11.3-15.9 kgs) for normal weight women.During the first trimester, total weight gain is only
1 to 4 pounds. After the first trimester, a gain of approximately 1 lb. per week is normal.
You and your health care provider need to decide what is best for you.Remember this is just an average.Eating a healthy, balanced diet will help your baby get the nutrients he or she needs |
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