What is a healthy weight gain in pregnancy?

As your baby grows, it is normal to gain weight during your pregnancy. In the first trimester (first 12 weeks), most women do not gain much weight (usually less than 2 kg) – which is just as well for those who have morning sickness early in pregnancy.

Some women even lose a small amount of weight. If this happens to you, you do not need to be concerned as long as you start to gain weight steadily in the second and third trimesters of your pregnancy.

A healthy weight gain in pregnancy is typically 1–2 kg per month in the second and third trimesters, depending on your pre-pregnancy weight.

Recommended weight gain during pregnancy

How much weight should you gain during pregnancy and what is “normal”?

While most women gain between 11 to 16 kg during pregnancy, the recommended weight gain depends on your pre-pregnancy weight: If you were underweight before pregnancy, you may need to gain a little more, and if you were overweight, you should gain a little less.

Weight gain pregnancy chart

Personalized pregnancy weight gain chart

Pregnancy weight gain isn’t one-size-fits-all. The recommended weight range a mom-to-be should aim for varies depending on her pre-pregnancy weight, Body Mass Index (BMI) and whether she’s expecting multiples.

First, calculate your pre-pregnancy BMI, then use our pregnancy weight gain chart to determine your recommended weight gain.

And  don’t forget to stay active!