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Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator

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How to use Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator

What the tool does, how to run it, and what to expect from the result.

About this pregnancy weight gain calculator

The Institute of Medicine (2009) ties recommended gain to pre-pregnancy BMI: underweight 28-40 lb, normal 25-35 lb, overweight 15-25 lb, obese 11-20 lb. For twins: normal 37-54 lb, overweight 31-50 lb, obese 25-42 lb. A 165 cm, 62 kg woman has a BMI of 22.8, so the range is 25-35 lb (11.3-15.9 kg), about 1 lb a week after the first trimester.

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Who Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator is for

A quick way to understand who this helps, what it solves, and where it connects next.

Best fit

Anyone tracking fitness or health numbers, plus students and clinicians double-checking a formula.

Ideal for

Using the pregnancy weight gain calculator without installing anything or signing up.

FAQ

Common questions

Short answers for the questions people usually have before trying a utility like this.

How much weight should I gain in the first trimester?

About 1.1-4.4 lb (0.5-2 kg) in total for most women. Most of the gain comes in the second and third trimesters.

Is there a range for twins if I was underweight?

The IOM did not set one because data were too limited. Your obstetrician will give a personal target.

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