Weight gain during pregnancy

Facts about weight gain during pregnancy

For women of average pre-pregnancy weight, with a body mass index of 18.5 to 24.9, the recommended weight gain is 11 to 16 kg.

Women who were underweight before pregnancy with a body mass index below 18.5 should gain between 13 and 18 kg.

Overweight women with a body mass index of 25 to 29 should gain between 7 and 11 kg before pregnancy.

Obese women with a pre-pregnancy body mass index greater than 30 should aim for 5-9 kg weight gain.

It is important to talk to your doctor about weight gain. Try not to worry if you are slightly above or below these scales.

The main thing is proper nutrition

During pregnancy, it is very important to ensure that you have a balanced diet. A healthy diet will allow you to gain the weight needed to provide your child with the nutrition he needs.

It's easy to put on unnecessary weight if you eat unhealthy foods that are traditionally high in sugar and fat.

Be sure to keep track of what you eat and food sources and the known side effects of anything you put into your body. Everything you consume is passed on to your child.

If you eat unhealthy food during pregnancy, your baby is eating unhealthy food.

A normal weight pregnant woman who exercises less than 30 minutes a week should aim for calorie intake of:

1800 in the first quarter
2200 in the second quarter
2400 in the third quarter

These calories should come from eating grains, dairy, protein, fruits/vegetables, and healthy fats and oils.

Limiting processed foods, sugar, and excess fat can help you reach your goals.

Mean distribution of weight gain during pregnancy

3.5 kg is approximately the weight that the baby will weigh at the end of pregnancy.
680 grams is the weight of the placenta.
1.8 kg is due to an increase in the volume of liquid.
900 grams is the weight of the uterus.
900 grams is the weight of breast tissue.
1.8 kg due to an increase in blood volume.
3.5 kg refers to the maternal stores of fats, proteins and other nutrients.
900 grams for amniotic fluid.
Total: 13.5kg