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How much we need to gain
Emma38418
Posts: 38 Member
Just found this if it helps give anyone an idea of what to aim for ....
Pre-pregnancy weight: Recommended weight gain:
Underweight (BMI less than 18.5) : 28 to 40 pounds
Normal weight (BMI 18.5 to 24.9) : 25 to 35 pounds
Overweight (BMI 25 to 29.9) : 15 to 25 pounds
Obese (BMI 30 or more) : 11 to 20 pounds
Pre-pregnancy weight: Recommended weight gain:
Underweight (BMI less than 18.5) : 28 to 40 pounds
Normal weight (BMI 18.5 to 24.9) : 25 to 35 pounds
Overweight (BMI 25 to 29.9) : 15 to 25 pounds
Obese (BMI 30 or more) : 11 to 20 pounds
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On point with what my OBGYN told me last week! Thanks for sharing
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I am FINALLY normal BMI for a pregnancy. I was told I could gain 25-35 but I was allowed to gain as little as 20. I would love to gain as little as needed!0
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I thought these two links were helpful if you guys want to check them out! :flowerforyou:
http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=10933
http://www.freedieting.com/tools/pregnancy_calorie_calculator.htm0
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