How Much Weight Should I Gain?

Rate your prepregnancy weight (pounds)
height	underweight	normal	overweight	obese
5'	< 102	102-132	133-147	> 148
5'2"	< 107	107-141	142-157	> 158
5'4"	< 116	116-152	153-170	> 171
5'6"	< 123	123-161	162-180	> 181
5'10"	< 138	138-181	182-202	> 203
Your gain plan (pounds)
if you were . . .	underweight	normal	overweight	obese
you should gain a total of . . .	28-40	25-35	15-25	< 15

Where do the pregnancy pounds go?
maternal stores of fat, protein, and other nutrients	7 lbs
increased body fluid	4 lbs
increased blood	3-4 lbs
breast growth	1-2 lbs
enlarged uterus	2 lbs
amniotic fluid	2 lbs
placenta	1.5 lbs
baby	6-8 lbs
total	26.5-30.5 lbs
source: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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