Expected weight gain during pregnancy varies from woman-to-woman and depends on several factors (body type, weight prior to pregnancy, eating habits, etc). The average weight gain for most women is somewhere between 25 to 35 pounds.
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the average weight during pregnancy can be broken down as follows:
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Baby | 7.5 pounds |
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Maternal energy stores (fat, protein, and other nutrients) | 7 pounds |
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Fluid volume | 4 pounds |
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Breast enlargement | 2 pounds |
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Uterus | 2 pounds |
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Amniotic fluid | 2 pounds |
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Placenta | 1.5 pounds
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Average weight gain per trimester:
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First trimester | 3 to 4 pounds |
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Second trimester | 12 to 14 pounds |
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Third trimester | 8 to 10 pounds
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Orenda Boucher is a mom of 2 wonderful children, a network engineer by day, and a writer by desire. To help keep her sanity, she started http://www.spiritchasers.net in April 2003, a message board dedicated to helping parents of Spirited children, much like her own. Although originally hailing from Canada, she currently lives with her partner Mike, her children AJ and Gabby, and their cat Marvin in North Carolina.