What is the standard weight gain after pregnancy?

Measuring the weight of pregnant women is an important indicator to judge the physical condition of pregnant women. Measuring weight is one of the most important items in prenatal examinations for pregnant women. Doctors can understand the growth and development of pregnant women and fetuses based on changes in the weight of pregnant women. If the weight of pregnant women increases too fast, it will not only affect the growth and development of the fetus, but also have a certain impact on delivery. Therefore, weight during pregnancy must be controlled within the standard range.

Generally speaking, the weight of a pregnant woman will gradually increase after pregnancy, and the range of increase needs to be determined based on the pregnant woman's own conditions, such as pre-pregnancy weight, height and other factors. The interpretation of pregnant women's weight data is that in the early stages of pregnancy, the pregnant woman's weight increases by about 1-2kg. Since the fetus's absorption of nutrients is limited at this time, the weight should not increase too much.

The weight of pregnant women increases by about 5-6kg in the second and third trimesters, which means about 0.4kg per week. The weight gain of pregnant women in the second trimester is mainly caused by changes in maternal physiology, including increased blood volume, increased weight of the uterus, breasts and related tissue fluid, and fat storage. The weight gain of pregnant women in the late pregnancy is mainly caused by fetal development. The weight gain of the fetus, placenta and amniotic fluid will all lead to an increase in the weight of pregnant women.

How to measure weight during pregnancy

The weight obtained during the first prenatal check-up is used as a benchmark for estimating future weight during pregnancy. The range of weight gain after pregnancy is determined by the physical condition of the pregnant woman. Generally speaking, the normal weight gain range is between 10-13kg.

If weight does not increase or the increase is smaller than normal, it may be caused by intrauterine growth retardation of the fetus or malnutrition of the pregnant woman. If your weight gain exceeds 0.5kg per week, you should pay attention to whether there are any abnormalities. It is recommended to go to the hospital for examination to find out the cause. The most common situations in which pregnant women have abnormal weight gain are obesity caused by overnutrition, polyhydramnios, hydrops gestationis, or multiple pregnancies.

Pregnant women can measure their own weight at home using a maternal and child safety scale. Due to the changes in body shape and flexibility of pregnant women in the middle and late stages of pregnancy, you must choose a smart mother and baby safety scale with a large scale surface and large feet.

When should pregnant women measure their weight? Generally speaking, pregnant women should start measuring their weight at the first prenatal check-up at 12 weeks of pregnancy, and then they will be required to measure their weight at every prenatal check-up so as to understand the changes in their weight in a timely manner, understand and grasp the development of the fetus, and detect pregnancy complications early. Normal weight gain during pregnancy is also a sign of balanced nutrition and a normal pregnancy process. Therefore, weight measurement is a necessary examination item for pregnant women.

At the same time, pregnant women can use smart maternal and child safety scales to check their weight at home, keep track of their weight dynamics at any time, obtain information, and be reminded to seek medical treatment in time if there are any problems.