When you're eating more
to nourish the baby girl or boy
growing inside you, that number
on your scale is gonna go up!
Your starting weight can give
you a good idea of how many
pounds
you should gain
during your pregnancy.
If you're underweight,
try to gain 28-40 pounds.
Normal weight?
Shoot for 25-35 pounds.
Overweight?
Gain 15-25
If you're obese,
try to put on 11-20 pounds.
Expecting twins or multiples?
Your goal weight goes up.
Gain 50-62 pounds if you're
underweight.
37-54 if you started
at a normal weight.
31-50 if you're overweight.
And 25-42 if you're obese.
When you're pregnant with one
baby,
get about 300 extra calories
per day
starting in your 2nd trimester.
You'll need more than
that if you're having twins
or multiples,
so check with your doctor.
Put on the extra pounds
slowly and steadily.
But don't sweat it if the number
on your scale shoots up once
and then you level out.
Work with your doctor to meet
your weight goals.
Gain too many pounds
and you become more
likely to get high blood
pressure or diabetes.
Your chances of delivering
your baby early or needing
a C-section also go up.
Your doctor can guide you
through the whole 9 months.
Call her with any weight
concerns or questions you have.