PRE-PREGNANCY
BODY SIZE |
TOTAL WEIGHT
GAIN |
WEIGHT GAIN PER WEEK
2nd & 3rd TRIMESTERS |
| Underweight |
28-40 lb. (12.7-18.2 kg) |
>1 lb.(.05 kg) |
| with twins |
40-50 lb. (18.2-22.7 kg) |
1.5-1.8 lb. (0.7-0.8 kg) |
| with triplets |
50-60 lb. (22.7-27.3 kg) |
1.8-2.3 lb. (0.8-1 kg) |
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| Normal Weight |
25-35 lb. (11.3-15.9 kg) |
1.0 lb. (0.5 kg) |
| with twins |
35-45 lb. (15.9-20.5 kg) |
1.3-1.8 lb. (0.6-0.8 kg |
| with triplets |
45-55 lb. (20.5-25 kg) |
1.8-2.0 lb. (0.8-0.9 kg) |
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| Overweight |
15-25 lb. (6.8-11.3 kg) |
0.7 lb. (0.3 kg) |
| with twins |
25-35 lb. (11.4-15.9 kg) |
0.7-1.3 lb. (0.3-0.6 kg) |
| with triplets |
35-45 lb. (15.9-20.5 kg) |
1.3-1.8 lb. (0.6-0.8 kg) |
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| Obese |
15 lb. (6.8 kg) |
Individualized to the woman |
| with twins |
25-35 lb. (11.3-15.9 kg) |
0.8-1.3 lb. (0.3-0.6 kg) |
| with triplets |
35-45 lb. (15.9-20.5 kg) |
1.3-1.8 lb. (0.6-0.8 kg) |
*Guidelines for Care, California Diabetes and Pregnancy Program,1998
Created: 12/18/2002
Updated: 11/2/2004
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