| Where do you gain the weight? | (kg) |
| Baby | 3.5 |
| Placenta | 0.650 |
| Amniotic fluid | 0.800 |
| Womb | 0.900 |
| Breasts | 0.405 |
| Body fluids | 1.2 |
| Maternal blood | 1.8 |
| Weight gain from other unaccounted components | 1.640 |
| Total weight gain in pregnancy | 10.895 |
| Note: Values are approximate | |
How Much Weight Gain is Normal or Healthy?
The amount of weight you need to gain during your pregnancy depends on what your weight or body mass index (BMI) was before you got pregnant. If you were underweight before conception, you might need to gain a little more weight than what is recommended under normal circumstances. If you were overweight then, you might have to limit your weight gain during pregnancy.
Excess weight gain during pregnancy can cause problems like increase your risk of caesarean section, your baby being bigger than 4 kg and Inability to lose the weight after delivery.
On the contrary, weight loss/gaining too little during pregnancy can adversely affect your baby and increase the risk of preterm birth or low birth-weight baby.
Monitor your weight regularly and if you feel you are not gaining enough weight or putting on too much weight, talk to your doctor.
Is There a Weight Gain Pattern?
Yes! Not only is the total weight gain important but also the rate at which the weight is gained is important.
Usually, weight gain during first trimester is less and averages about 0.2–0.3 kg/week. An increase in weight during early pregnancy is mostly due to the extra fluid (water) that is gained to help support the growth of the baby and the placenta.
During the latter part of the pregnancy, that is, in the second trimester, you will gain 0.45 kg/week and about 0.4 kg/week in the third trimester.
Gaining a Healthy Weight during Pregnancy
Eating right during pregnancy , physical activity like yoga and moderate exercise can help you achieve a healthy weight gain during this important phase of your life.
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