![]() In the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, you can eat the same amount as you usually would. Pregnancy is not about ‘eating for two’.Here are some tips to help you manage healthy weight gain during pregnancy. Healthy weight gain tips for healthy women While it is ideal to be a healthy weight before becoming pregnant (ie, a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9), we know that this doesn’t always happen! If you are outside the healthy weight range, you can still help your baby by gaining weight within the recommended range for your BMI category.Ĭarer about how you can monitor your weight, and for advice about eating and being active during your pregnancy. Here is an example of how much each component part weighs during pregnancy if your baby’s birthweight is 3.5 kg, and you gained 12.8 kg during your pregnancy: Babyĭieting to lose weight during pregnancy is not recommended. Your body must store nutrients and increase the amount of blood and other fluids it makes. Pregnancy is a unique time in which your body changes to meet the needs of your growing baby. Source: IOM and NRC 2009 Where does the extra weight in pregnancy go? Gain if you’re carrying twins: Pre-pregnancy or early pregnancy BMI (kg/m2) It is important you work with your health care provider to determine what’s right for you.Ĭonsider these general guidelines for pregnancy weight And because twins are often born before the due date, a higher birth weight is important for their health. It is especially important to gain the right amount of weight when you’re expecting twins because your weight affects the babies’ weight. Source: IOM and NRC 2009 If you’re having twins ![]() Recommendations for total weight gain during pregnancy, by pre-pregnancy or early pregnancy (less than 10 weeks) BMI Pre-pregnancy or early pregnancy (less than 10 weeks) BMI (kg/m2) The rate of weight gain can vary during the rest of your pregnancy and may not be the same every week. Most women do not gain much weight during the first trimester of pregnancy (between a half and 2 kilograms). ![]() ![]() The start of pregnancy, you can still have a healthy weight gain during pregnancy. The table below can be used as a guide to help you work out how much weight you should gain during your pregnancy. ![]()
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