Pregnancy Weight Gain

by Cathy Parkes July 21, 2021 Updated: July 28, 2021

Expected weight gain during pregnancy Normal weight women: 25-35 pounds. Underweight women: 28-40 pounds. Overweight patients: 15-25 pounds.

Expected weight gain during pregnancy

Average weight patients: 25-35 pounds.

Underweight patients: 28-40 pounds.

Overweight patients: 15-25 pounds.

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