How Much Weight Should I Gain?

How Much Weight Should I Gain?

Rate your prepregnancy weight (pounds)
height underweight normal overweight obese
5' <> 102-132 133-147 > 148
5'2" <> 107-141 142-157 > 158
5'4" <> 116-152 153-170 > 171
5'6" <> 123-161 162-180 > 181
5'10" <> 138-181 182-202 > 203
Your gain plan (pounds)
if you
were . . .
underweight normal overweight obese
you should
gain a
total of . . .
28-40 25-35 15-25 <>


Where do the pregnancy pounds go?
maternal stores of fat, protein, and other nutrients 7 lbs
increased body fluid 4 lbs
increased blood 3-4 lbs
breast growth 1-2 lbs
enlarged uterus 2 lbs
amniotic fluid 2 lbs
placenta 1.5 lbs
baby 6-8 lbs
total 26.5-30.5 lbs
source: American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists