How much weight gain during pregnancy

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Because my wife is pregnant for the first time, and she is usually more concerned about her body shape. At that time, she was particularly concerned about the weight gain. I basically searched the criteria for each period. Let's see how much weight we gain during pregnancy.

How much weight gain during pregnancy

First of all: people of different shapes need to be treated differently. Generally speaking, the weight gain of thin people can be more, while the weight gain of fat people should be strictly controlled.

Secondly, for those who are extremely thin (BMI less than 18), it is appropriate to gain 20kg during the whole pregnancy. For those who are thinner (BMI 18-20), it is better to gain 13-17kg during the whole pregnancy. The weight gain of 12 kg during the whole pregnancy is normal in the normal body type (BMI 20-23). Obese people (BMI more than 23) can gain 8-11kg during the whole pregnancy, which can make use of some energy reserves in the body.

Finally: weight gain during pregnancy is not uniform, for normal weight, it is more appropriate to gain 1-2kg in the first three months of pregnancy. Early pregnancy due to pregnancy reaction, appetite will be affected to a certain extent, it is necessary to ensure the nutrition of fetal development.

matters needing attention

Too slow weight gain or stagnant growth may indicate the existence of fetal growth lag, easy to give birth to low birth weight infants, these children are prone to a variety of diseases. If you gain too much weight during pregnancy, it may be because you have gestational diabetes.