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The amount of weight you should gain during pregnancy depends on your body mass index (BMI) before you became pregnant. Although you want to be careful not to eat more than you need for a healthy pregnancy, make sure not to restrict your diet during pregnancy either. If you don't get the calories you need, your baby might not get the right amounts of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

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