Pregnancy and Your Changing Body
Content by: NCES, Inc.
If my baby is only going to weigh 7- 8 pounds, where does all that weight go?
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As you can see below, most of the weight gained during pregnancy goes to helping your baby grow!
Breaking it down:
Blood Volume = 3-4 pounds
Fluid = 3-6 pounds
Uterus = 2 pounds
Breasts = 1 pound
Body Stores = 4-8 pounds
Baby = 7-8 pounds
Placenta & Umbilical Cord = 2 pounds
Amniotic Fluid = 2 pounds
Calorie and weight gain recommendations are unique for every pregnancy and depend on a number of factors. All pregnant women should eat a variety of nutrient dense foods every day. A vitamin and mineral supplement may be necessary, if recommended by a doctor.
Weight gain recommendations are based on the pre-pregnancy BMI. BMI categories are broken down as follows:
Underweight: less than 18.5
Normal: 18.5-24.9
Overweight: 25-29.9
Obese: 30.0 and greater
Pregnancy Weight Gain Recommendations:
Underweight: 28-40 lbs
Normal: 25-35 lbs
Overweight: 15-24 lbs
Obese: 11-20 lbs
NOTE: Weight gain recommendations increase in pregnancies with multiples.
Quick Tips!
#1 In order to facilitate a healthy weight gain, it is recommended to gradually increase calorie intake throughout the pregnancy.
#2 Calorie needs also increase as the baby grows, and your body requires more energy to support this new life.
Next Steps.
1st trimester: Generally does not require any extra calories, just a nutrient dense diet.
2nd trimester: An extra 300-350 calories per day.
3rd trimester: An extra 400-450 calories per day.
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