Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain:

Want a healthy pregnancy weight gain? Learn how much weight to gain and how a fit pregnancy helps!

Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain

Pregnancy weight gain is inevitable and desirable. Expect a steady increase as your baby develops.

Avoid Dieting During Pregnancy

Pregnancy isn’t the time to diet. Address weight issues before pregnancy. Eat healthily for essential prenatal vitamins and nutrients. Avoid extra, unnecessary pounds.

Exercise During Pregnancy

Regular exercise helps maintain a healthy weight gain. Aim for a healthy pregnancy and give your baby the best start.

Eating for Two

Eating for two doesn’t mean doubling your intake. Focus on nutrients, not extra calories. Only 250-300 additional daily calories are needed in the third trimester.

Normal Weight Gain in Pregnancy

Most healthy pregnant women gain 8-14 kg (17.5-30 lbs). The average is around 12.5 kg (27.5 lbs), more than your baby’s weight.

Pregnancy Weight Breakdown

• Baby: 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs)
• Placenta: 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs)
• Amniotic fluid: 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)
• Breast growth: 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs)
• Body fat: 4 kg (8.8 lbs)
• Uterus muscle: 0.9 kg (2 lbs)
• Increased blood volume: 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)
• Extra fluid: 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)

Weight Gain Timeline

• First trimester: 1-3 kg (10% of total gain)
• Second trimester: 6-8 kg
• Third trimester: 3.5-4 kg

Risks of Excessive Weight Gain

Excessive weight gain can increase blood pressure and complications like gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia. It also raises C-section risk and makes post-pregnancy weight loss harder.

Risks of Insufficient Weight Gain

Insufficient weight gain can lead to premature birth or low birth weight. However, many slim, healthy women maintain a healthy pregnancy weight.

Fit Pregnancy Benefits

Staying active during pregnancy helps maintain normal weight gain and makes post-birth recovery easier. Exercise boosts strength, stamina, and self-esteem, helping you adapt to body changes.

Our reference (and for more details on pregnancy weight management), visit NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence). Learn more about the benefits of exercise during pregnancy here!

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