How much weight gain during pregnancy is normal?

During pregnancy, as the test tube embryo implants in the uterus, the fetus gradually grows, and the weight of the pregnant woman will naturally continue to increase. In order to allow the baby in their belly to grow happily, many pregnant women will eat a lot every day, so many pregnant women will gain weight during pregnancy. But it is by no means unlimited weight gain. You must get rid of the wrong idea that "there is no need to control weight during pregnancy and it is okay to be fat during pregnancy". Gaining a reasonable amount of weight can help you and your fetus avoid many health problems. If a pregnant woman gains too much weight, it will affect the health of both the pregnant woman and the fetus. So how much weight is appropriate during pregnancy?

During pregnancy, the fetus grows and develops gradually. The increase of blood in the mother's body, the expansion of the uterus, the increase of breasts and the increase of body fat are the main reasons for the increase of mother's weight. Generally speaking, there is basically no significant change in weight during the first 3 months of pregnancy. The fetus grows and develops rapidly in the middle and late stages of pregnancy, and pregnant women need to take in a lot of nutrients from their diet, but it should also be within the range that the digestive system can bear. Generally, in the first three months of pregnancy, the standard is to gain 0.5-1Kg per month, and the increase is not significant. After the second trimester of pregnancy, the standard is to gain 1.5-2Kg per month. Generally speaking, a weight gain of 8-12.5Kg (average 10Kg) during the entire pregnancy is within the normal range.

First, calculate based on your weight and height before pregnancy: BMI = weight (kg) / height in meters, then check the range below based on the calculated value to determine how much weight gain is appropriate for you during the entire pregnancy.

1. If you are underweight when you are pregnant, you need to gain 12kg to 18kg.

2. When you are pregnant, your weight and height ratio is within the normal range, and you need to gain 11Kg to 15Kg.

3. When you are pregnant, you will gain weight and you may gain 7Kg to 11Kg.

4. If you are an overweight person, you can gain 5Kg to 9Kg.

If you are pregnant with twins, a weight gain of 15.9 to 20.4 kg during pregnancy is considered normal; for those pregnant with triplets, the weight gain during pregnancy can be increased to 22.7 kg.

If the weight gain during pregnancy exceeds the standard or increases too quickly, it will increase the risk of the fetus developing into a macrosomia, which may cause premature birth (pre-labor contractions before 37 weeks of pregnancy), high blood pressure, and mama's boy syndrome. For pregnant mothers, it can also cause gestational diabetes, high blood pressure and other diseases. In addition, if the expectant mother is too fat, has fat accumulation, and has thick pelvic tissue, it will also affect the smooth descent of the fetal head during delivery, delay the delivery process of the fetus, and increase the risk of dystocia. If the weight gain is too little, it may cause premature birth or underweight baby, affecting the baby's future growth and development, and even cause IQ damage, fetal malformations and other conditions.

You can manage your weight in the following ways:

1. During pregnancy, it is important to note that the food you eat should be high-calorie food, rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and nutrients. Do not eat foods that are high in fat or glucose or contain very few nutrients, such as chocolate, etc.

2. The early pregnancy is a critical period for the growth and development of the embryo's nervous center and endocrine system. During this stage, pregnant women may not have a very good appetite and may not eat too much, but they should also pay attention to supplementing folic acid tablets and vitamins.

3. In order to balance the absorption and consumption of nutrients during pregnancy, pregnant women should not only ensure adequate nutrient intake, but also pay attention to proper exercise. They should persist in exercising every day, such as walking, etc. Proper exercise can not only prevent various problems caused by rapid weight gain, but also help promote natural childbirth in the future.