Find out how much weight you can expects to gain during pregnancy.

How much weight can I expect to gain during pregnancys?


At what rate will I gain weight?

|
First Trimester | Second Trimester | Third Trimester | Total Weight Gain |
Weight Gain | 2-5 lbs (1-2 kg) | 13 lbs (6 kg) | 10-18 lbs (4.5-8 kg) | 25-35 lbs (11.5-16 kg) |
Reference: Day, Nicola RD. Healthy Eating for a Healthy Baby. Nutrition Resource Centre. 2016.

How much of this weight is actually the developing baby?
Breakdown of weight gain |
|
Baby | 6-8 lbs (2.5-3.5 kg) |
Energy Stored as Fat | 5-8 lbs (2 -3.5 kg) |
Placenta and Amniotic Fluid | 4-6 lbs (2-2.5 kg) |
Blood | 4 lbs (2 kg) |
Breasts | 2-3 lbs (1-1.5 kg) |
Uterus | 2-3 lbs (1-1.5 kg) |
Extra Fluids | 2-3 lbs (1-1.5 kg) |
Total | 25-35 lbs (11.5-16 kg) |
Reference: Day, Nicola RD. Healthy Eating for a Healthy Baby. Nutrition Resource Centre. 2016.

How many more calories do I need per day while I'm pregnant?


Is it safe to diet during pregnancy?

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References: 1 Day, Nicola RD. Healthy Eating for a Healthy Baby. Nutrition Resource Centre. 2016.