Pregnancy Weight Gain
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Pregnancy weight gain is one of those unavoidable aspects of having a baby. For those women who anticipate those extra pounds with fear and dread, the reality is that you just have to accept it — and do the best you can to gain the weight in a healthy, moderate manner. While nobody wants to tell a pregnant woman that they’re gaining too much weight, the reality is that putting on those extra lbs now will make taking them off later much more difficult.
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Although you are “eating for two,” you only have to increase your calories by about 200-300 per day. Anything more will likely go straight to your thighs than your baby. In general, doctors recommend the following for a healthy pregnancy weight gain:
- Underweight (below 18.5 BMI): 28 to 40 pounds (12.7- 18.14 kg)
- Healthy Weight (18.5)