FAQ
02 Oct
Weight Gain in Pregnancy is comprised of (approximately):
- Baby’s weight gain 3.4 kg
- Maternal stores of Fat, Protein, and other nutrients 3.2 kg
- Body Fluid 1.8 kg
- Blood 1.8 kg
- Breasts 0.9 kg
- Amniotic Fluid 0.9 kg
- Uterus 0.68 kg
TOTAL 12.68 kg.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends Average Weight Gain for most women over the course their entire pregnancy to be between 10 and 16 kg.
Many mothers are perturbed by the fact that they are gaining weight and that it might be difficult to shed the weight once their baby is born. However, weight gain is a natural phenomenon in pregnancy, as long as you are not too obese or gain weight disproportionately. The best way to reduce weight post pregnancy is to exclusively breastfeed your baby for a minimum of 6 months.
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