Weight Gain for Pregnant Women

Gaining weight during pregnancy is also an important factor to consider. The child you are carrying will need the nutrients from your body for it to grow healthy and steadily in your womb. An ideal weight gain for a normal woman would be 25 to 37lbs. Underweight women may need to gain up to 40lbs while overweight women can only gain 15 to 25lbs.

Underweight women may gain weight as much as 5lbs during the first trimester while overweight women can gain as 2lbs. Gaining a couple of pounds each week after the first trimester is recommended for underweight women while a pound a week is more than enough for overweight pregnant mothers.

Eat healthy food and avoid those rich in fats and sugar. Several small meals in a day instead of three big meals serve better in satisfying hunger. Keep an exercise routine that suits your pregnancy. Some may take long walks while some prefer prenatal yoga.