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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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