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    Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator

    Calculate healthy pregnancy weight gain by week from your pre-pregnancy BMI with this free online pregnancy weight gain calculator, for one baby or twins.

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    How to use Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator

    1. 1Choose lb/ft or kg/cm and one baby or twins
    2. 2Enter your height and weight before pregnancy, plus the current week and weight if you like
    3. 3Read your recommended total gain, the healthy range for this week and whether you are on track

    Frequently asked questions

    How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?▾

    It depends on your BMI before pregnancy: 28–40 lb if underweight, 25–35 lb at a normal weight, 15–25 lb if overweight and 11–20 lb if obese, for one baby (IOM 2009).

    How much weight do you gain in the first trimester?▾

    Usually only 1 to 4.5 lb (0.5–2 kg) in the first 13 weeks. Most gain happens in the second and third trimesters at a steady weekly rate.

    How much weight should I gain with twins?▾

    For twins the guideline is 37–54 lb at a normal BMI, 31–50 lb if overweight and 25–42 lb if obese. There is no official figure for an underweight BMI.

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