Gestational Diabetes (cont.)
Pregnancy Weight Gain
The recommend amount of weight gained during pregnancy depends on the
pre-pregnancy weight, whether there are more than one fetuses and the
trimester. Typically more weight gain is expected during the second and
third trimester and recommended intakes of calories should increase at
that time.
Gaining the right amount of weight during pregnancy by eating a healthy,
balanced diet is a good sign that your baby is getting all the nutrients
he or she needs and is growing at a healthy rate.
It is not necessary to "eat for two" during pregnancy. It's true that
you need extra calories from nutrient-rich foods to help your baby grow,
but you generally need to consume only 200 to 300 more calories than you
did before you became pregnant to meet the needs of your growing baby.
Ask your healthcare provider how much weight you should gain during
pregnancy. A woman of average weight before pregnancy can expect to gain
25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy. You may need to gain more or less
weight, depending on what your doctor recommends.
In general, you should gain about 2-4 pounds during your first 3 months
of pregnancy and 1 pound a week for the remainder of your pregnancy.
| Where the weight goes |
| Baby |
8 pounds |
| Placenta |
2-3 pounds |
| Amniotic fluid |
2-3 pounds |
| Breast tissue |
2-3 pounds |
| Blood supply |
4 pounds |
| Fat stores for delivery and breastfeeding |
5-9 pounds |
| Uterus increase |
2-5 pounds |
|
| TOTAL |
25 to 35 pounds |
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