WEIGHT GAIN DURING PREGNANCY

Roughly 20-30 lbs; Varied with the client's baseline health status and health care regimen followed.

• 2-4 lbs during first trimester, 1 lb per month.
• 11-14 lbs during the 2nd trimester, 0.9 lb per week.
• 8-11 lbs from the 3rd trimester, 0.5-1 lb per week.

Pattern of weight gain is more important than the amount of weight gain.
Normal weight gain pattern define maternal-fetal health.
Failure to gain weight is an ominous sign.