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.
Recommended weight gain in pregnancy
How much weight should you gain during pregnancy and what is “normal”? While most women gain between 11 to 16 kg, how much weight you should gain during pregnancy is influenced by 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
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.
Our weight gain pregnancy chart above can help you calculate your BMI to determine your suggested pregnancy weight gain.
And don’t forget to stay active!