How much weight should a person gain during their pregnancy?

Question

I am around 24 weeks pregnant and ive already gained about 15 pounds. Is this normal? How much should i gain?

Answer 1

It kind of depends on what your starting weight was...if you were underweight/overweight, or average. but the normal range is usually 20-30 lbs. They usually expect you to gain about 1-2 pounds per week after about your 8th-10th week.

Answer 2

It all depends on how much you weighed before. If you were around average, it should be a total of 25-30 pounds. A little over weight 25 pounds, and very overweight, 20 lbs. You have to realize though, not all women stay in these limits...my aunt gained 80 pounds with each child, but worked out and ate right after the baby and lost it all! I know they say to eat healthy when you are pregnant, but seriously, you can't be expected to do that the WHOLE time!! You need to let those cravings in, you will be much happier ;)

Answer 3

You should probably gain no more than 30 pounds while you are pregnant....anymore and you are most likely overeating. But if you are carrying twins etc, you would gain a bit more. Just ask your doctor and he or she will give you a better idea, and will tell you what you should be eating. Being pregnant should not be a license to eat for two....a baby only needs just a bit more food than you normally eat, but it has to be nutritious food. The poster who said 10-20 pounds is not quite right though....if you were a normal healthy weight to begin with, a 10 pound gain would not be healthy for your baby. My wife was overweight with our first child and only gained 5 pounds because she was actually eating better when she was pregnant. ( that would be the only time when a small weight gain would be healthy for the baby)

Answer 4

It definatly depends on your pre-pregnancy weight. If you are average weight, it's 20-30 pounds. If you are overweight, it should be 15-20. But, if you are eating well and only when you're hungry, your weight will regulate itself during pregnancy.

Note: While pregnant, you should only be increasing your calorie intake by about 300 calories (which is really a very small amount). However, don't listen to people who are telling you that you're using pregnancy as an excuse to eat excessive amounts. Only YOU and your doctor know how your eating and whether or not you're eating in excess. Just relax and eat healthily. Your weight gain is normal and will continue to be normal as long as you're eating well.

Best of luck to you and your baby! And best wishes for the rest of your pregnancy!!

Answer 5

the amt of weight gained differs from person to person but doctors say the amt of weight gained during pregnancy ( which would be healthy) should be between 25 to 35 pounds too much weight gain could increase the cances of complications including you having a C- Section. Before i got pregnant i was 105lbs on the day i went into labour i was 135lbs ( my baby was 8 lbs 2 ounces) the doctor said that was the best weight gain he had seen

Answer 6

It varies for everyone.
It depends on your body type and weight before your pregnancy and if you are expecting multiple births.
Here's a chart I found...

The guidelines
During pregnancy, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to weight gain. How much weight you need to gain depends on various factors, including your pre-pregnancy weight and body mass index (BMI). Your health and your baby's health also play a role.

Work with your health care provider to determine what's right for you. Here are the general guidelines:

Pre-pregnancy weight Recommended weight gain
Underweight 28 to 40 pounds
Normal weight 25 to 35 pounds
Overweight 15 to 25 pounds
Obese At least 15 pounds

If you're carrying twins or triplets, you'll need to gain more weight — often 35 to 45 pounds.

Answer 7

Weight gain during pregnancy varies from woman-to-woman and depends on body type and severity of nausea and vomiting. Average weight gain for women is between 25 to 35 pounds, although slight deviations from this may also be considered normal.

Answer 8

It really depends. According to my doctor, there is no "normal." Smaller people they may want to gain more, heavier people they may want to gain less.
Summer pregnancies are another issue. I'd only gained 18 pounds by my 7th month, but at 8 months, I was up to 25. I'm retaining water from the heat now, and my weight fluctuates a few pounds.
Ask your doctor what he/she thinks of your gain. They usually will tell you if they think you're out of line.

Answer 9

You can read the books and they will give you anywhere from 20-35 lbs. I have 3 children and I gained 50 the first, 45 the second, and 30 with my third, but I was really sick and under weight to begin with. Don't starve yourself, walk if you feel uncomfortable, but most of all take care of yourself. Keep yourself hydrated especially during these summer months. Be comfortable in your skin. Pregnacy is beautiful!

Answer 10

Anywhere from 25 to 30 pounds. With my first child when I went to the doctor one time there (no lie) was a lady who had gained over 100 pounds and just pregnant with one child!!!!! So you can see everyone is different.