34: Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Pregnancy Podcast – Episode 34: Weight Gain During Pregnancy

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How much weight should you gain during pregnancy? This is one of the most common questions among pregnant women and the answer can vary based on your prepregnancy BMI. The best solution is to check with your prenatal healthcare provider to set a weight gain goal. 

Show Notes

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American Pregnancy Association “Weight Gain during your Pregnancy”: https://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-health/pregnancy-weight-gain/ 

CDC “Weight Gain during Pregnancy”: https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/maternalinfanthealth/pregnancy-weight-gain.htm 

ACOG “Weight gain during Pregnancy”: https://www.acog.org/Clinical-Guidance-and-Publications/Committee-Opinions/Committee-on-Obstetric-Practice/Weight-Gain-During-Pregnancy?IsMobileSet=false 

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Note: This is not a post to shame ANYONE, this is for information only! The only person who should be telling you to gain or not gain weight is your prenatal care provider. Anyone else who feels the need to comment on your weight (pregnant or not) can go fly a kite. 

Recommended weight gain for normal pre-pregnancy BMI’s: 25-35 lbs

First Trimester: 1-5 lbs