I know what the recommended weight gain during pregnancy is (25-35 pounds) but what is the average weight gain

Question

Most doctors and people will say that the recommended or average weight gain is 25-35 pounds during pregnancy but I feel as though most people I know gain 40 + pounds. I am just curious what most pregnant women gain not the recommended weight gain. I have already gained 19 pounds at 22 weeks.

Answer 1

I gained 40 lbs and a couple of my friends who were pregnant at the same time as me gained 45 and 50 lbs.

Answer 2

I am 37 weeks now and have gained 37 pounds. I think I will be around a 40 pound weight gain by then end of my pregnancy. I had my ups and downs, 8 pound gain one month in 2nd trimester, no gain another month, 3 pounds another. Everyone is different. I watched what I ate too- it's amazing how fast I have been putting on weight!

Answer 3

I gained too much and I gained 70 lbs. If your doctor is concerned about your weight gain they will probably have you do the glucose test early for gestational diabetes. I did not have that, but that can be one thing they need to check out. You should try and gain only about 1 lb. a week so you're doing pretty good.

Answer 4

You are fine. I know a woman that gained 75 pounds and within a year never even looked like she had ever been pregnant. As long as you are eating healthy for the most part (Giving in to cravings in moderation is ok) don't worry too much about the weight. As long as your doctor says the baby is healthy it is ok.

Answer 5

I gained 75 pounds and was not even eating bad. My baby was almost ten pounds. I was eating very healthy, but gained almost ten pounds a month during the second trimester.

Answer 6

With my first I gained 25 lbs by 33 wks (when he was born).
With this child I gained 20 lbs by 34 wks.

Answer 7

During my first trimester, I lost 17 pounds. Of those seventeen, I have gained back about 4.5-5.5 depending on what I've eaten that day!

Answer 8

i'm pregnant with my first i have gained 18lbs and i'm 31 weeks. My baby is very large though . at 28 weeks he was already 4 lbs (should be 2.5ish)

Answer 9

it depends on the water being carried to be honest if lots of water then more if little water then a lot less hope this helps

Answer 10

Gaining the right amount of weight during pregnancy by eating a healthy, balanced diet is a good sign that your baby is getting all the nutrients he or she needs and is growing at a healthy rate.

It is not necessary to "eat for two" during pregnancy. It's true that you need extra calories from nutrient-rich foods to help your baby grow, but you generally need to consume only 100 to 300 more calories than you did before you became pregnant to meet the needs of your growing baby.

Ask your health care provider how much weight you should gain during pregnancy. A woman of average weight before pregnancy should gain 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy. Underweight women should gain 28-40 pounds during pregnancy. Overweight women may need to gain only 15-25 pounds during pregnancy. You may need to gain more or less weight, depending on what your health care provider recommends.

In general, you should gain about 2 to 4 pounds during your first three months of pregnancy and 1 pound a week for the remainder of your pregnancy. If you are expecting twins you should gain 35 to 45 pounds during your pregnancy. This would be an average of 1 ½ pounds per week after the usual weight gain in the first three months.

Gaining the right amount of weight during pregnancy by eating a healthy, balanced diet is a good sign that your baby is getting all the nutrients he or she needs and is growing at a healthy rate.

It is not necessary to "eat for two" during pregnancy. It's true that you need extra calories from nutrient-rich foods to help your baby grow, but you generally need to consume only 100 to 300 more calories than you did before you became pregnant to meet the needs of your growing baby.

Ask your health care provider how much weight you should gain during pregnancy. A woman of average weight before pregnancy should gain 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy. Underweight women should gain 28-40 pounds during pregnancy. Overweight women may need to gain only 15-25 pounds during pregnancy. You may need to gain more or less weight, depending on what your health care provider recommends.

In general, you should gain about 2 to 4 pounds during your first three months of pregnancy and 1 pound a week for the remainder of your pregnancy. If you are expecting twins you should gain 35 to 45 pounds during your pregnancy. This would be an average of 1 ½ pounds per week after the usual weight gain in the first three months.

Where Does the Extra Weight Go?
Baby
8 pounds
Placenta
2-3 pounds
Amniotic fluid
2-3 pounds
Breast tissue
2-3 pounds
Blood supply
4 pounds
Fat stores for delivery and breastfeeding
5-9 pounds
Uterus increase
2-5 pounds
Total
25 to 35 pounds
Is It Safe to Lose Weight During Pregnancy?
No. It is never safe to lose weight during pregnancy -- both you and your baby need the proper nutrients in order to be healthy.

How Can I Gain the Appropriate Amount of Weight During Pregnancy
If your health care provider recommends gaining more weight during pregnancy, here are some suggestions:

Eat five to six small, frequent meals every day.
Keep quick, easy snacks on hand, such as nuts, raisins, cheese and crackers, dried fruit, and ice cream/yogurt.
Spread peanut butter on toast, crackers, apples, bananas, or celery. One tablespoon of creamy peanut butter will provide about 100 calories and seven grams of protein.
Add nonfat powdered milk to foods such as mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs and hot cereal.
Add condiments to your meal, such as butter or margarine, cream cheese, gravy, sour cream and cheese.