What is the correct weight to have a normal delivery?
Asked by chinmayis on Feb 04, 2009
in Family & Pregnancy
Answer
The recommended weight gain for pregnancy depends on a woman’s pre-pregnancy weight, the number of babies she is carrying, and on her own nutrient needs if she is still a teen. For one baby, an adult woman needs to gain:
- Underweight (BMI less than 20): 28 – 40 pounds
- Normal weight (BMI 20 – 25): 25 – 35 pounds
- Overweight (BMI 26 – 29): 15 – 25 pounds
- Obese (BMI greater than 29): 13 pound minimum
Dieting during pregnancy is not recommended. Read more about pregnancy weight gain at About.com.
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