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    Disclaimer: Kindly note that the pregnancy weight gain calculator is only to track the recommended weight gain during normal pregnancy and should not be considered as a substitute to analyze your weight asked in special health conditions by your gynecologist.

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    Ideally for normal pregnancy, weight gain depends on pre-pregnancy body mass index. Weight gain for a woman with normal BMI (18.5-24.9) is 11-16 kg. An obese woman (BMI>30) should not gain more than 7kg, whereas an underweight woman (BMI<18.5) may be allowed to gain up to 18 kg.

    Singleton
    Pre- pregnancy BMIPre- pregnancy CategoryRecommended Weight Gain
    < 18.5Underweight28-40lb (13-18kg)
    18.5 – 24.9Normal24-35lb (11-16kg)
    Overweight15-25lb (7-11kg)
    25-29.9> 30Obese11-20lb (5-9kg)
    Twins
    Pre- pregnancy BMICategoryRecommended Weight Gain
    18.5-24.9Normal28-40lb (13-18kg)
    18.5 – 24.9Normal37-54lb (17-25kg)
    25-29.9Overweight31-50lb (14-23kg)
    > 30Obese25-42lb (11-19kg)

    Excess weight gain at the time of pregnancy can increase the risks ofgestational diabetes, high blood pressure, |excess weight/size of the babythat leads to complications during birth. We suggest you seek advice from ahealth |expert.

    In normal pregnancy, variable amount of weight gain is a constantphenomenon. The total weight |gain during singleton pregnancy for a healthywoman averages 11 kg.

    It is essential for mothers to gain recommended weight at steady pace throughout their pregnancy. If the mothers | fail regularly to achieve the required amount of weight, the risk of complications increases during the pregnancy | e.g. low birth weight of the baby, premature delivery etc.

    If you are not gaining appropriate weight during pregnancy, it might lead togreater risk of pregnancy complications | such as premature baby birth, babylow birth weight,It is suggested to recommend your doctor/dietician to get the | customized charting.