Pregnancy weight gain chart

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Weight gain during pregnancy

During pregnancy, it is normal for pregnant women to gain weight. Changes in weight gain reflect the physical health of the pregnant woman, and also reflect and affect the physical health of the fetus. In the early stages of pregnancy or during the pregnancy preparation period, you should understand and know the standard of weight gain during pregnancy so that you can constantly compare it with your own body to obtain information about your body and take appropriate measures to deal with it.

The weight gain of a pregnant woman during pregnancy depends on her personal constitution and her weight before pregnancy, so the standard of gain is naturally related to these factors and is determined according to different factors. Most pregnant women are within the standard weight range before pregnancy, so their weight gain during pregnancy generally does not exceed 12 kilograms. The weight of the fetus accounts for about a quarter of the total, and the weight of the placenta and amniotic fluid accounts for about one-sixth of the total.

The weight of a pregnant woman before pregnancy is measured based on a scientific term called BMI. The value of BMI is determined by height and weight. The calculation formula is weight divided by height squared. Weight is in kilograms and height is in meters. When the BMI value is less than 18.5, the normal weight gain during pregnancy is less than 13 kg; when its value is between 18.5 and 25, the normal weight gain range is 8-10 kg; when the BMI is greater than 25 and less than or equal to 30, the normal range is between 5-7 kg; if the BMI value is greater than 30, pregnant women should consult a doctor about the normal range of weight gain during pregnancy.

Monthly weight gain during pregnancy

Pregnant women need to pay special attention to their weight gain during pregnancy. If the weight gain is outside the normal range, special attention should be paid and a doctor should be consulted in time. Weight gain during pregnancy does not happen overnight. Pregnant women gain weight every month, and the weight gain varies. The standard for weight gain is different in each month, and you should pay attention to changes in your weight at each stage of pregnancy.

If weight gain is insufficient, it may be caused by various factors such as insufficient nutrition intake, which may cause the fetus's physical growth to be restricted, and the possibility of various adverse consequences such as premature birth will be greatly increased; if weight gain is excessive, it may cause more physical strain on the pregnant woman, greatly increase the probability of causing high blood pressure and diabetes, and also make delivery more difficult.

There is a saying that many expectant mothers know. The first three months of pregnancy are the most critical. Weight usually increases by about 0.5 kg per month in the first three months, and it is normal to gain about two kilograms per month thereafter. It is also advisable not to exceed 0.5 kg per week. During the 7th and 8th months of pregnancy, the rate of weight gain will gradually slow down.