Monday, January 4, 2010

What is the ideal weight gain for pregnancy?

On average the ideal weight gain is 12,5kg:

~ Average baby 3,4kg

~ Placenta 0,6kg

~ Amniotic fluid 0,8kg

~ Uterus increase 0,9kg

~ Breast increase 0,4kg

~Blood volume 1,5kg

~ Fat 3,5kg

~ Extracellular fluid 1,4kg

Try to remember that every pregnancy is unique and your ideal weight gain in pregnancy is related to your Body Mass Index (BMI) prior to falling pregnant.

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