Pregnancy Weight Gain
It is no secret that your ultimate goal is to keep pregnancy weight gain as steady as possible during your pregnancy, because your baby requires a daily supply of nutrients that comes directly from what you eat.
It is ok for your pregnancy weight gain to fluctuate a little from week to week, and this is perfectly normal during pregnancy. However, you should contact your doctor or prenatal health care provider if your pregnancy weight gain becomes particularly high, especially if it occurs in your third trimester as this could be a sign of preeclampsia.
There are numerous questions that new mothers-to-be have about pregnancy weight gain, and most of the common ones are answered for you below:
Will my pregnancy weight gain double if I am carrying twins?
This is quite a common myth (and seems logical when you first think about it), but your pregnancy weight gain will not double if you are carrying twins. Your pregnancy weight gain should increase significantly by around 35-40 pounds, but this should be all.
Is too much pregnancy weight gain harmful for me?
Again, it is normal to experience some pregnancy weight gain, but gaining significant weight can cause some adverse affects. Some of these may include Aching back, leg pains, varicose veins and high blood pressure. Need less to say that you should monitor your pregnancy weight gain carefully and if you notice it is a lot more than it should be, then consult with your doctor or prenatal health care provider as soon as possible.
Will too much pregnancy weight gain affect my baby?
There are complications that can arise if your pregnancy weight gain is greater than normal. The most serious of these being difficulties with having a vaginal delivery if the fetus is much larger than average.
How much weight can I expect to put on during pregnancy?
There is no hard and fast rule to work out how much pregnancy weight gain you will experience during your pregnancy, but the following should give you a rough idea as to what to expect:
Gain 25-37 pounds if you were healthy weight before your pregnancy
Gain 28-40 pounds if you were underweight before your pregnancy
Gain 15-25 pounds if you were overweight before your pregnancy