How Much Weight Should I Gain?

Rate your prepregnancy weight (pounds)

height   underweight   normal   overweight      obese
   5'            <> 148
  5'2"        <> 158
  5'4"        <> 171
  5'6"        <> 181
  5'10"      <> 203

Your gain plan (pounds)

if you were . . .underweight         normal            overweight         obese
you should
gain a
total of . . .            28-40                  25-35               15-25                <>Where do the pregnancy pounds go?

maternal stores of fat, protein, and other nutrients                     7 lbs
increased body fluid                                                                          4 lbs
increased blood                                                                                  3-4 lbs
breast growth                                                                                    1-2 lbs
enlarged uterus                                                                                 2 lbs
amniotic fluid                                                                                     2 lbs
placenta                                                                                              1.5 lbs
baby                                                                                                    6-8 lbs
total                                                                                                     26.5-30.5 lbs


source: American College ofObstetricians and Gynecologists