Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator
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Use this estimator to calculate how much weight you should gain during your pregnancy, even if you are pregnant with twins. This calculator will also estimate how much weight you should have gained to date, and will give you practical advice for managing your weight during pregnancy.
This calculator and it's results are based on the new pregnancy weight gain guidelines released by the Institute of Medicine (May 28, 2009) The information presented is only meant to be a guide to acheive a healthy pregnancy weight gain, and does not replace the advice the given to you by your doctor. This information does not reflect the health needs of all pregnant women. Please consult with your doctor for information about your own personal nutrition and weight gain needs.
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I'm nearly 38 weeks pregnant with boy/girl twins and have gained 42lb. from 31 weeks i had an increase in weight gain. i use this calculator as a guide as we are all so different and have different pregnancy experiences. i'm ready for my c section now in 2 days as feel massive and very tired.
Although i think that a calculator can be helpful it definitely isn't one size fits all. i went into my pregnancy athletic and my ob actually said he would be fine with me gaining only 20lbs since i haven't gained very much as of now. having a calculator to gauge your progress is good but ultimately how much you should gain is a conversation between you and your health care provider.
I'm just now 16 weeks with my 4th baby. as of right now i haven't gained any weight. instead i've actually lost 7 lbs. i eat what i can when i can. i barely look pregnant and don't really feel like i am either. my other 3 pregnancies weren't like this. with them i had trouble gaining weight but never lost any either. i don't know if this is a cause for concern since it hasn't happened before.
I dont think this calculator is a one size fits all...we all have different bodies and needs. im at 13 weeks and haven't gained a pound yet...its my first pregnancy and i am very athletic. im hoping to gain about 1 a week going forward so i don't gain more than 30. i exercise a lot and eat well, so keeping my fingers crossed.
I'm loosing not gaining! i'm 5 '3. began at 225 and i'm down to 197. i'm 25 weeks pregnant now. my doc was freaking out. he said what are you doing! i told him i totally changed my diet. no more fast food, chips, candies, sodas. the baby is healthy and the specialist doctor i seen said everything is normal and to continue eating healthy. all woman are different!
I am 34 weeks today with my 8th child. i have always gained about 30 pounds with my kids however with this one i have only gained 5 pounds. they are taking the baby in 3 weeks.. i don't think i am going to make the recommended weight.. this pregnancy is so different i hope the baby is ok..
I am 31 weeks pregnant and as of yet have only gained 6 pounds. im not starving myself or anything but still was concerned if it was normal. at my last doctors visit a week ago my doctor said it was fine and not to worry because the baby and i appear to be healthy and that this may be one of those cases where the weight gain is all baby, however every other website i look up says to be concerned for such a low weight gain.
I will be 21 weeks pregnant on monday. i started out a little overweight with this pregnancy. i was 138 starting out and now i have gained about 12-14 lbs. i hope my weight gain tapers off during the 3rd trimester. i started exercising again this week.
I'm 5'4 and weighed 121 pre pregnancy. i'm considered to have a normal bmi. i'm 17 weeks pregnant and i'm currently 127(6lb gain). my midwife only wants me to gain 1 pound when i return for my 20 week appointment. i did the calculations and that would put me under the recommended weight gain on this site...every where i read about pregnancy and weight gain it says to gain roughly a pound a week, so that would be 4 pounds a month. my midwife only wants me to gain 1 pound a month. seems like quite the difference. any one elses ob or midwife recommend a 1 pound a month weight gain?
No, my doc says 1/2lb to a 1lb a week after the 1st trimester. however, if you don't gain some weeks that's okay too. i wouldn't go hungry to meet her goals because your baby needs good healthy food. i am 24 weeks, normal bmi, 5'9 and have gained 15lbs which my doc says is perfect. everyone tells me i am tiny when they see me. so, maybe get another medical opinion if you are worried.
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I am 5'9 and started my pregnancy at 157. i am almost 24 weeks and have gained 15lbs. the calculator says i am right on target to gain 25-30lbs this pregnancy. however, sometimes i worried i am gaining to much? my doc says i am fine. i look like a tall lady with a bump.
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