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What is the optimal amount of weight for pregnant women to gain?

Asked by:Andromeda

Asked on:Apr 01, 2026 06:03 AM

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  • Cassiopeia Cassiopeia

    Apr 01, 2026

      No matter how much attention you pay to controlling your diet before pregnancy, in order to give fetus Adequate nutrition, many women give up their previous diet control plans once they become pregnant. Overeating can lead to excessive weight gain, which may lead to various complications such as high blood pressure and gestational diabetes.

      In addition, excessive fetal size caused by overeating will increase the risk of cesarean section, surgical delivery, and birth canal laceration. Therefore, before pregnancy, you should try to control your weight within the normal range. So, What is the appropriate amount of weight gain during pregnancy? ? The following are suggestions for pregnant women with singleton births as an example:

      ■ Pregnant women whose pre-pregnancy weight exceeds 10% of their ideal weight: The appropriate weight gain during pregnancy is 7,000-8kg, and the weekly weight gain from the second trimester should not exceed 300 grams.;

      ■ For pregnant women with normal pre-pregnancy weight, the appropriate weight gain during pregnancy is 12,000-12.5 kilograms, and the weight gain is 400 grams per week starting in the second trimester.;

      ■ Pregnant women whose pre-pregnancy weight is less than 10% of their ideal weight: the target weight gain during pregnancy is 14,000-15 kg, and the weight gain is 500 grams per week starting in the second trimester.