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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 underweight
If you're underweight before pregnancy, it's essential to gain a reasonable amount of weight while you're pregnant. Without the extra weight, your baby might be born smaller than expected.