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How much weight should you gain during pregnancy.i am currently losing anywhere between 1 pound nd 3 pounds each ob visit.. 27 weeks gained only 1lb?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

20-25lbs: In general, you should gain 20-25 lbs during pregnancy; a touch less if you are overweight to begin with. You are not gaining near enough.

Answered 10/4/2016

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