Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is a healthy amount of weight to gain in pregnancy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Depends: I hate to give that anwer but it really does. It depends on your starting weight. If you are underweight, we want you to gain 40 -45 pounds. If you are of normal weight, 30-35 pounds. If you are overweight, less. Too much weight gain can have serious consequences including increased risk of cesarean delivery, diabetes and shoulder dystocia.
Answered 12/13/2014
6.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can there be a way to not gain weight during pregnancy but still eat healthy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Eat light, walk daily, gain no more weight than in pregnancy (23 lb) over lifespan. Is this a healthy lifestyle?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If you're a healthy BMI when you get pregnant but gain pregnancy weight and it causes your BMI to be in the overweight randge, is that unhealthy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
So before pregnancy I was 62 kg now that I'm pregnant I gained weight and am at 75kg is that healthy? And I'm 26 weeks and 6 days pregnant. I am 5'8 and 19 years old?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Female ,20, non smoker, never drink alcohol, and I always weighed about 90/85lbs. I've had a healthy pregnancy and delivery. How can I gain weight!?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
How many pounds are considered a healthy weight gain during pregnancy?
What is healthy pregnancy weight gain?
What is a healthy amount of weight to gain as I approach my pregnancy due date?
What healthy food could I eat during my pregnancy so I won't gain much weight? Could I work out even though I am one month?
What is a healthy amount of pregnancy weight gain per week or month?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
