As we learn about pregnancy, questions in our minds begin to increase. One of the most curious topics for all expectant mothers is weight gain during pregnancy. While some pregnant women worry, "I'm not gaining any weight," others may worry, "Have I gained too much weight this month?"
It is widely known that an average of 10-12 kilos should be gained throughout the entire pregnancy. However, the ideal weight gain of the expectant mother is; It should be evaluated according to pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and week of pregnancy. Body mass index is calculated by dividing the weight by the square of the height. Weight gain is recommended according to the classifications of body mass index.
Body mass index: Recommended weight gain
Pregnant women who are underweight <18.5 13-18 kg
Normal 18.5 – 24.9 pregnant women 11-16
Overweight 25 – 29.9 pregnant women 7-11
Obesity >30 pregnant women 5-9
Pregnant women with a pre-pregnancy body mass index below 18.5 are in the underweight group according to the classification and are recommended to gain between 13 and 18 kg throughout pregnancy, while pregnant women with a body mass index over 30 are in the obesity class and are recommended to gain between 13 and 18 kg throughout the pregnancy. It is recommended to gain between 5 and 9 kilos. Weight gain above these recommended weights is considered excessive.
Another thing to be careful about is to avoid sudden weight gains. Weight gain should be slow. Sudden weight gain will make it difficult for the mother's body to adapt to her new weight. The skin will stretch faster and more cracks will form. It will also make it difficult to lose weight after birth.
Weight gain may not be observed in the first 3 months. During these months, the weight gain target should be kept between 500 g and 2 kg. The real weight gain begins after the 3rd month of pregnancy. On average, it is considered ideal to take 500 grams per week after this month. Baby's actual weight gain It should not be forgotten that the period of pregnancy is the last 3 months of pregnancy. Weight measurement should be done at every doctor's check-up, and the expectant mother should also follow her weekly weight.
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