It is very essential for a pregnant woman to gain healthy weight during her pregnancy period. A balanced and healthy diet will help your baby achieve the necessary nutrients needed to grow. On an average, a pregnant lady requires an additional of about 300 healthy calories per day which will allow her to maintain fitness during pregnancy.
Your pregnancy weight should be well distributed in the body in such a way so as to give birth to a healthy baby and also prepare your body for the motherhood. Generally, a healthy pregnancy weight distribution is reflected as 7.5 pounds for baby, 1.5 pounds for placenta, 2 pounds for amniotic fluid, 2 pounds for uterine expansion, 2 pounds for maternal breast tissue, 4 pounds for maternal blood volume, 4 pounds for maternal tissue fluid and 7 pounds for maternal fat storage.
The rate of weight gain depends upon your metabolism, genetics and the activity level. It is recommended to take suggestions from your health care provider to determine the right weight gain during pregnancy. The following tips are also useful in this regard:
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has proposed general weight gain recommendations for the various trimesters during the pregnancy period. The amount of weight to be gained each week during trimesters depends on your BMI. The normal weight in pounds during the second and third trimesters is considered to be 1 (0.8-1).
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