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Recommended Weight Gain During Pregnancy*

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PRE-PREGNANCY
BODY SIZE
TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN WEIGHT GAIN PER WEEK
2nd & 3rd TRIMESTERS
Underweight 28-40 lb. (12.7-18.2 kg) >1 lb.(.05 kg)
   with twins 40-50 lb. (18.2-22.7 kg) 1.5-1.8 lb. (0.7-0.8 kg)
   with triplets 50-60 lb. (22.7-27.3 kg) 1.8-2.3 lb. (0.8-1 kg)
   
Normal Weight 25-35 lb. (11.3-15.9 kg) 1.0 lb. (0.5 kg)
   with twins 35-45 lb. (15.9-20.5 kg) 1.3-1.8 lb. (0.6-0.8 kg
   with triplets 45-55 lb. (20.5-25 kg) 1.8-2.0 lb. (0.8-0.9 kg)
   
Overweight 15-25 lb. (6.8-11.3 kg) 0.7 lb. (0.3 kg)
   with twins 25-35 lb. (11.4-15.9 kg) 0.7-1.3 lb. (0.3-0.6 kg)
   with triplets 35-45 lb. (15.9-20.5 kg) 1.3-1.8 lb. (0.6-0.8 kg)
   
Obese 15 lb. (6.8 kg) Individualized to the woman
   with twins 25-35 lb. (11.3-15.9 kg) 0.8-1.3 lb. (0.3-0.6 kg)
   with triplets 35-45 lb. (15.9-20.5 kg) 1.3-1.8 lb. (0.6-0.8 kg)

   *Guidelines for Care, California Diabetes and Pregnancy Program,1998

Created: 12/18/2002
Updated: 11/2/2004

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