Your diet, lifestyle, and pregnancy weight gain can all play a role in your baby’s future health.
What counts as normal weight gain during pregnancy depends on your pre-pregnancy BMI. If you started pregnancy at a normal weight, the recommended weight gain is typically around 11.3–16 kg.
If you were overweight or obese before pregnancy, guidelines recommend less weight gain during pregnancy.
If you were underweight before pregnancy, gaining enough weight is important. Too little may increase the risk of a premature or smaller baby.
What is a healthy BMI for pregnancy?
Understanding the importance of a healthy BMI for pregnancy can help you determine what healthy weight gain looks like for you and your baby.
An active lifestyle and the right pregnancy diet will help keep your personal weight gain on track.
