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:
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:
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.
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