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Pregnancy weight gain: What's healthy?
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Pregnancy weight-gain guidelines
When you're carrying twins or other multiples
When you're overweight
When you're underweight
When you gain too much
Where does pregnancy weight gain go?
Putting on the pounds
Working with your health care provider
When you're carrying twins or other multiples
If you're carrying twins or other multiples, you'll likely need to gain more weight. Again, work with your health care provider to determine what's right for you.
Consider these general guidelines for pregnancy weight gain if you're carrying twins:
| Pre-pregnancy weight | Recommended weight gain |
|---|---|
| Source: Institute of Medicine and National Research Council | |
| Normal weight (BMI 18.5 to 24.9) | 37 to 54 lbs. (about 17 to 25 kg) |
| Overweight (BMI 25 to 29.9) | 31 to 50 lbs. (about 14 to 23 kg) |
| Obesity (BMI 30 or more) | 25 to 42 lbs. (about 11 to 19 kg) |
