Pregnancy
Healthy Beginnings Newsletters
Our Healthy Beginnings newsletters
will keep you informed about your pregnancy every step of the
way.
You'll find stage-specific information on your baby's growth,
changes in your body, how to get ready for your new baby, and much
more.
Postpartum (after your baby is born)
Recommendations for Total and Rate of Weight Gain During Pregnancy
| Prepregnancy BMI | BMI (kg/m2) | Total Weight Gain (lbs) | Rate of Weight Gain 2nd and 3rd Trimester (lbs/wk) |
| Underweight | <18.5 | 28-40 | 1 (1-1.3) |
| Normal weight | 18.5-24.9 | 25-35 | 1 (.8-1) |
| Overweight | 25-29.9 | 15-25 | .6 (.5-.7) |
| Obese | >30 | 11-20 | .5 (.4-.6) |
To calculate BMI go to www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
*calculations assume a 1.1-4.4 lbs weight gain in first trimester
Table taken from www.iom.edu
