Pregnancy: weight gain.

Pregnancy and weight, pregnancy weight gainWomen always monitor their weight. But there comes a time when doctors begin to monitor this indicator. AND aesthetic side they are not concerned about the issue.

Until the 30th week of pregnancy, if everything goes well, the doctor examines the patient 2 times a month, and then once a week. Weighing becomes a mandatory procedure for every visit to the gynecologist and part of the “ homework" It is better to perform it in the morning, on an empty stomach and in the same clothes, so that the results obtained can be compared later.

Weight gain during pregnancy.

In the first 2 months of pregnancy, while the baby and mother are just adapting to mutual coexistence, the woman usually does not gain weight. In addition, at this time she may be worried about toxicosis, which often leads to weight loss. So, in the 1st trimester of pregnancy there is no intensive gain; the expectant mother usually gains 1-2 kg. The main events occur later, because body weight expectant mother increases mainly in the 2nd half of pregnancy, when weekly weight gain averages 250-300 g. If the process goes faster, this may mean the appearance of a problem - hidden and then obvious edema (hydropsis of pregnancy).

Let's take a look general rules, which are accepted among doctors to calculate possible weight gain during pregnancy. So, during the entire 9 months of pregnancy, the expectant mother should gain 10-12 kg. It is believed that starting from 30 weeks of pregnancy, a woman’s weight increases by about 50 g per day, by 300-400 g per week and by no more than 2 kg per month.

To more accurately determine acceptable weight gain and take into account all additional circumstances, the doctor can use the table (see below). In addition, the doctor has at his disposal a scale of average physiological weight gain in the last 3 months of pregnancy. The calculation is as follows: weekly weight gain should not exceed 22 g for every 10 cm of height. This means that a woman with a height of 150 cm can gain 330 g in a week, with a height of 160 cm - 352 g, and with a height of 180 cm - 400 g.

Weight during pregnancy.

How many kilograms the expectant mother will gain during pregnancy depends on many reasons.

The first of them is age. The older the woman, the greater the tendency to be overweight.

Initial body weight (that is, before pregnancy). It is curious that the greater the weight deficit, the more kilograms the expectant mother has the right to add.

Weight loss due to early toxicosis. The fact is that, having survived the events of toxicosis, the body will try to compensate for the loss of kilograms

Features of the constitution. In this case, it is important whether the woman has a tendency to be overweight or thin.

Child size. If the patient is expecting a large baby (more than 4000 g), then the placenta will probably be larger than average. Consequently, a woman has the right to gain more weight during pregnancy than if she were expecting the birth of a small child.

Increased appetite. It happens that during pregnancy the expectant mother has an uncontrollable desire to eat, and if she cannot restrain it. There are problems with overweight.

Now let's see what those 10-12 kilograms of weight acquired by the expectant mother are used for. Indeed, if she gained 12 kg during pregnancy, as recommended, and gave birth to a child weighing 3 kg 300 g, then where is everyone else? They are distributed like this:

* child – 3300g;
* uterus – 900 g;
* afterbirth – 400 g;
* amniotic fluid – 900 g;
* increase in circulating blood volume – 1200 g;
* mammary glands – 500 g;
* adipose tissue – 2200 g;
* tissue fluid – 2700 g.

Total: 12,100 g.

And what can cause “overkill”? Our calculation shows that excessive weight gain depends on various circumstances: the weight of the child (large fetus), the amount of adipose tissue (weight gain with initial deficiency), amniotic fluid (in case of polyhydramnios) and tissue fluid (if fluid is retained in the body) . If the first two circumstances are normal phenomena, then the last two are deviations from the norm and require the attention of a doctor.

Pregnancy: normal weight gain.

Pregnancy and weight, pregnancy weight gain It happens that the expectant mother decides to follow a strict diet in order... not to gain weight. Some people are afraid of ruining their figure, while others (mostly women with narrow pelvises) believe that food restrictions will lead to the birth of a small child. In both the first and second cases, these arguments are erroneous. If a woman gains 10-12 kg during pregnancy, then with the help of a reasonable diet and exercise, she will definitely regain her previous size. Think about it, for example, ballerinas quickly get back into shape after giving birth, although they usually gain up to 18-20 kg during pregnancy!

You can calculate the acceptable weight gain yourself. To do this, you need to know your height and initial weight, which then turns into the BMI (body mass index). Calculate your BMI: BMI = weight (kg)/[height (m2)]. Results:

BMI< 19,8 – женщины худощавого телосложения;

BMI = 19.8 – 26.0 – women of average build;

BMI > 26 obese women.

Example:
Height – 1.60 cm, weight – 60 kg, BMI = 60/ (1.60)2 = 2.30

It turns out that the woman has an average build, which means that at 30 weeks the optimal weight gain for her will be 9.1 kg, and at 40 weeks - 13.6 kg.
Weight gain table by

Excess weight has always been a cause for frustration for a woman, but with the onset of pregnancy, every kilogram gained becomes a joyful event. In the first weeks of pregnancy, a woman does not yet notice changes in the body. Starting from the second trimester, the baby grows well, and the expectant mother rejoices at how her tummy is growing. It is during this period that you need to understand that it is easy to gain weight during pregnancy, it is important to know the norms so as not to harm yourself.

You can find out how much a pregnant woman has gained in a week or month from a gynecologist. You need to visit a specialist once every 4 weeks, and starting from the 28th week of pregnancy every 14 days. You can also control this process yourself. A mandatory morning ritual for every woman in an interesting position is weighing herself. You can get an accurate result if you step on the scale every morning. Best time- before breakfast. Clothing should be as light as possible: a night shirt or a T-shirt with shorts. Immediately select a set of clothes that will be comfortable for you to weigh yourself in for 9 months. This is the best way to control weight gain. And if you step on the scale naked, then the result will be as accurate as possible.

Weight gain during pregnancy

Not every woman fully understands why extra pounds come on during pregnancy. The bulk of weight gain during pregnancy occurs in the baby. Its weight on average ranges from 3 to 4-4.5 kg. Doctors add the same amount to this figure for body fat. The pregnant uterus also weighs, on average up to 2 kg along with amniotic fluid, plus the volume of blood in the body increases, and this is also about 2 kg. In addition, you need to take into account the weight of the placenta and breasts. In general, you get another 500 g plus and additional fluid in the body, about 1.5 to 3 kg. Based on the above, we can conclude that during 9 months of pregnancy a woman should gain approximately 14 kg. Don't worry that it's too much; after giving birth, your weight will gradually return to normal.

What can affect the weight of the expectant mother:

1. Fullness or tendency to be full. If before pregnancy a woman had overweight, then while carrying a child it will not go anywhere, but will only increase. It is interesting that thin women most often “eat up” kilograms, as the body begins to “catch up” with what was lost during pregnancy.
2. Even if a woman exercised and controlled her weight before conception, she will still gain extra pounds during pregnancy.
3. Height also affects weight gain. So, tall beauties can gain weight faster.
4. A woman is carrying a large baby and it is natural that her weight may be higher than normal.
5. Edema and dropsy in pregnancy also add weight.
6. Increased appetite. If estrogen increases in the body, then the woman eats a lot and cannot stop. To avoid rapid weight gain, you need to get tested for hormones and pull yourself together.
7. A lot of amniotic fluid is also a cause of excess weight gain.
8. Age of the woman in labor. The older the pregnant woman, the more weight she can gain, going beyond what is permitted.

Normal weight during pregnancy

According to generally accepted standards, while carrying a baby, a woman should gain an average of 9 to 14 kg. If twins are expected, then this figure increases, then the expectant mother can gain about 16-21 kg. These are average weight gain norms; they can either decrease or increase, based on individual characteristics body.

Pregnant weight by week:

• first trimester of pregnancy. A woman practically does not gain weight, perhaps quite a bit, only 1-2 kg;
• The second trimester is different from the first months of pregnancy. During these weeks, the expectant mother should gain only 1-1.5 kg in a month;
• approaching the beginning of the third trimester, weight gain is 400 g per week, which is approximately 50 g every day. It’s bad if a woman gains weight too quickly or, conversely, the scale needle remains unchanged.

To understand how many kilograms you need to gain during the entire period of pregnancy, gynecologists use a special table that shows approximate figures for weight gain during pregnancy for every 2 weeks.

It is necessary to take into account that no two women are the same, so the table has 3 columns with different body mass index: minimum, average and high. Low BMI is 19.8, average: from 19.9 to 26.0, high – 26 units.

Let's take a closer look at the table:

• in the first 2 weeks of pregnancy, a woman can gain no more than 500 g, regardless of BMI;
• by the end of the 4th week, weight gain is 900 g, 700 or 500 g, respectively, depending on body mass index;
• at 6 weeks: 1.4 kg g, 1 kg, 600 g;
• at 8 weeks - no more than 1.6 kg, 1.2 kg or 700 g;
• at 10 weeks – 1.8 kg, 1.3 kg and 800 g with a BMI of 26;
• by the end of the 12th week, a woman should gain 2 kg, 1.5 kg or 900 g over the entire period;
• at 14 weeks, weight gain is up to 2.7 kg, 1.9 kg or up to 1 kg;
• at 16 weeks - weight gain may increase to 3.2 kg, 2.3 kg or 1.4 kg;
• at 18 weeks, the weight of the expectant mother will increase by 4.5 kg, 3.6 kg or 2.3 kg;
• at 20 weeks – 5.4 kg, 4.8 kg or 2.9 kg;
• at 22 weeks – 6.8 kg, 5.7 kg, 3.4 kg;
• at 24 weeks, a woman’s weight increases by 7.7 kg, 6.4 kg or 3.9 kg;
• at 28 weeks, weight gain is up to 9.8 kg, 8.2 kg or 5.4 kg;
• at 30 weeks – 10.2 kg, 9.1 kg or 5.9 kg;
• at 32 weeks, the rate of weight gain can be 12.5 kg, 10.9 kg or 7.3 kg;
• at 34 weeks – 12.5, 10.9 or 7.3 kg;
• at 36 weeks, a woman can gain no more than 1.1 kg, 900 g or 400 g in 2 weeks;
• at 38 weeks, weight gain from the beginning of conception is about 14.5 kg, 12.7 kg or 8.6 kg, depending on the initial body mass index;
• 2 weeks before the upcoming birth (at 40 weeks), a woman can gain only 700 g, 900 or 500 g.

To find out your body mass index, you need to divide your weight in kilograms by your height squared. For example, a woman’s weight before conception was 50 kg, height 1.75 cm. BMI is 16.33. This is a low indicator of a woman’s body weight, so it is assumed that during pregnancy the expectant mother may gain extra pounds.

You should not rely only on this table, each pregnancy is individual, a woman can immediately add 5-7 kg to her initial weight already in the first trimester of pregnancy, while others, on the contrary, systematically gain weight during pregnancy and only gain a lot of weight a few weeks before giving birth.

How to calculate pregnancy weight

From the moment of conception, the expectant mother is interested in everything, every detail in the development of her little blood. Therefore, many mothers begin to keep a pregnancy diary, noting week by week how the baby develops. But what happens to the woman herself? After all, she also changes and in some way begins to grow, systematically gaining weight. Therefore, in order to prevent deviations from the norm, gynecologists recommend that pregnant women write down all the changes that occur to the woman. It is necessary to note in a notebook every day how much weight the expectant mother has gained in order to calculate the figure for the week.

The process of weight gain is individual for each woman. Weight can increase in two pregnant women in completely different ways and this depends on many factors. You can find out your individual weight gain yourself if you calculate the norms for weight gain during pregnancy based on the data in the table or use an online calculator. You need to enter the gestational age (obstetric, starting from the start last menstrual period), weight before conception and height. For example, a woman’s weight before pregnancy was 50 kg, height 1.75 cm, gestation period 24 weeks. The calculator immediately calculates the body mass index. IN in this case a woman has low body weight, based on this, during pregnancy by the 24th week she should gain weight of only 8.7 kg and weigh almost 60 kg, or more precisely 58.7 kg. By the end of pregnancy, at the 40th week, the woman’s weight should be 63.5 kg, weight gain over 9 months should be 13.5 kg.

Excess weight during pregnancy

Some pregnant women are so carried away by their interesting situation that they forget that they need to adhere to healthy eating. Often during pregnancy, along with acceptable kilograms, a woman gains excess weight. As soon as the rate of weight gain accelerates, the woman begins to panic and may even limit herself in food. There is no need to do this, since insufficient nutrition can harm the baby. Go for a consultation with a specialist, visit more fresh air, swimming and yoga classes for pregnant women will help stop the rapid gain of kilograms.

How not to “eat” too much:

1. American scientists, conducting experiments, discovered a pattern that those women who quickly absorb “lazy” calories and gain fat mass give birth to children of normal weight. And those who gain “fat-free mass” can give birth to a large baby. This mass does not affect the volume and weight of a woman after childbirth.
2. The main rule when carrying a baby is that you cannot eat for two. In the first trimester, the child needs only 200 calories every day, and in the second and third trimester - 300 calories each, and they should be obtained from healthy foods: cereals, muesli, yogurts, boiled meat and fish, fresh vegetables and fruits. Starting in the second trimester of pregnancy, a woman may feel hungry more often than usual. The culprit is increased estrogen, this hormone literally forces the expectant mother to eat more food to satisfy her hunger. If such a condition does not lead to excessive obesity, then you do not need to take additional measures.
3. Taboo on hunger. You can only limit yourself to eating sweets and fats of animal origin. You can’t give up fresh fruits and vegetables, grains (complex carbohydrates). If a woman first eats a lot, and then goes on a day of hunger, then sharp jumps can lead to negative changes in the body, which can be dangerous for the child. If you are gaining extra pounds, you should not suddenly slow down, it is better to gradually reduce the size of the portion you eat, and give up sweet foods (buns, pastries, cakes, candies).
4. Don't eat a lot of chocolates and chocolate, it's high in calories and fat, as well as caffeine. It makes the process of absorption difficult folic acid, calcium and iron. In addition, you should avoid drinking strong coffee and black tea for the entire 9 months of pregnancy.
5. If you suffer from toxicosis, you don’t need to limit yourself or eat a lot at once. Keep portions and breaks between meals small so the child can get more nutrients.
6. Minor swelling does not interfere with the normal course of pregnancy. When the kidneys are working well, drinking regime cannot be limited. You need to drink at least 6 glasses clean water per day. If you want to drink more, do not deny yourself this, since amniotic fluid can be renewed every 3 hours, so a pregnant woman simply needs water.

It is possible and necessary to bring a pregnant woman’s weight back to normal. For this purpose, there are fasting days specially developed by nutritionists for pregnant women. If a woman is prone to rapid weight gain, she leads sedentary lifestyle life, you can take a fasting day. You are allowed to “go on a diet” only 2 times a month. Such days are especially relevant after feasts and holidays.

Options for fasting days:

• on apples, you need to eat 1.5 kg of apples per day. Can be eaten fresh or baked in the oven;
• on cottage cheese, eat 600 g, buy low-fat and do not add sugar. Better put half a teaspoon of honey;
• fermented milk - you need to drink 1.5 kefir or yogurt per day. Drink little by little throughout the day;
• fruit or vegetable - we eat 1.5 kg of fruits or vegetables per day (we give preference to pumpkin and zucchini);
• fish or meat - per day you need to eat 500 g of boiled lean meat or fish.

For fasting day You need to drink at least 1.5 times water, you are allowed to drink juices, tea and compote. The amount of ingredients indicated in the description of each fasting day should be divided into 6 servings.

How to return the form

Accept that immediately after giving birth, your figure will not be exactly the same as before conception. It is normal if after the birth of a child a woman weighs not 56 kg as before pregnancy, but a little more, say 60 kg.

Immediately after the birth of your baby, you should not go on a starvation diet or eat nothing at all. Drink plenty of fluids and eat more healthy foods. If you want to dull your hunger a little, drink a glass of water before eating. Take small portions and eat often.

If you wake up at night from hunger (especially after overnight breastfeeding), you can limit yourself to a glass of milk, yogurt or kefir.

Don't overwork yourself! The body has not yet had time to recover after the birth of the baby, so there is no need to try to immediately return to its previous shape, squat and pump up the abs. If the birth was easy, then already 2 weeks after the birth of the baby you can do light exercises: stretching, raising your legs, and also tilting your body (just not sharply) and just walking in the fresh air. Just a child will help you quickly get back into shape - walk with a stroller on the street, pick up the baby in your arms, rock it and just walk around the room, singing songs. Take your time and be patient, you won’t even notice how the extra pounds will disappear.

Carrying a baby is always accompanied by anxiety on the part of the expectant mother. A particularly relevant topic among women is weight gain during pregnancy, what is the norm for weight gain during pregnancy, how to gain weight correctly during pregnancy, minimum weight gain during pregnancy. To understand what weight is normal and what can lead to complications during childbirth, let's talk in more detail.

How much does the tummy weigh

As a rule, many expectant mothers do not think about the norms of weight gain during pregnancy. Attributing everything to his position, absorbing everything that is dear to the eye and stomach. This approach is not correct, because such carelessness of a lovely woman can turn into serious problems. In order to feel the difference, you need to understand what is good and what is bad.

So, a woman’s body undergoes a number of changes during pregnancy, including metabolic ones. You shouldn’t forget about this the next time you play “locust” in the middle of the night.

• placenta 1-1.5 kg;
• amniotic fluid 1-1.5 kg;
• mammary glands 1-1.5 kg;
• future baby 2.5-4kg;
• additional blood volume up to 2 kg;
• uterus 1-2.5 kg;
• body fat 2-4 kg.

The above calculations can show how heavy the burden is for the expectant mother, and if you overdo it with pies, cookies, etc., you can seriously harm not only yourself, but also the baby. However, these data are general; gynecologists use calculations based on individual data. Below is an indication of what weight gain should be during pregnancy; the table by week is calculated for 3 categories of women, depending on their body type and body mass index (BMI) before pregnancy:

• Group 1 (BMI up to 19.8) includes thin ladies;
• Group 2 (BMI 19.8 - 26) includes women of normal build;
• Group 3 (BMI above 26) includes women with excess body weight.

How your gain occurs according to the gestational period will help you calculate the weight gain during pregnancy table.

Weight gain chart by week

Gestation period (weeks)	Weight gain (kg)

Multiple pregnancy

There are cases when future parents are expecting not just one child, but twins or... In this case, the calculations are provided differently and are very carefully monitored by the doctor. You need to know how to properly gain weight during pregnancy for an expectant mother who is carrying more than one child, and weight gain is calculated as follows:

• BMI group 1 – total gain 16-24 kg;
• BMI group 2 – total gain 13-22 kg;
• BMI group 3 – total gain 18 kg.

All calculations are individual and require mandatory monitoring by the mother and the doctor in order to avoid serious complications.

Weight gain and loss

So, you have become familiar with the norms of weight gain during pregnancy, now let's talk about what can happen when the rules are broken. Pregnancy is an individual process and, as a rule, not repeated.

From my experience, I will say that all three pregnancies proceeded differently for me. With my first daughter I gained 18 kg, with my second daughter 20 kg, but my son gained 10 kg. So, despite the fact that I am a pediatrician by profession, in the first two cases I was guilty of gluttony. After my gastronomic recklessness with complicated childbirth, I realized my mistake and for the third time I pulled myself together, controlling my body weight proper nutrition and daily walks.

During the first three months, women experience minimal weight gain during pregnancy due to toxicosis; on the contrary, this period can be characterized by a decrease in weight. This happens due to biochemical and physiological changes in the body. Fortunately, during this period the baby does not yet need increased calories; such a need will arise later.

The subsequent period until childbirth is characterized by weight gain, sometimes rapid for some mothers. Uncontrolled weight gain can lead to the following problems during pregnancy and childbirth:

• complications from the cardiovascular system in the expectant mother;
• development of late toxicosis;
• large body weight of the fetus, which can cause trauma during childbirth, fetal hypoxia, etc.;
• disruption of labor, ruptures, postmaturity, etc.

However, there are cases when mommy does not gain weight and this also signals danger. Lack of weight gain during pregnancy can lead to the following complications:

• birth of a low birth weight baby;
• premature birth;
• development of anemia in mother and baby;
• baby hypoxia, etc.

How to control yourself

In order not to violate the medical commandment not to gain extra pounds during pregnancy, you must adhere to the following rules:

• We adhere proper diet. We exclude: fatty, floury, spicy and salty foods. Well, if you really want to, then a little bit is possible, in moderation. We don’t even look in the direction of soda. We enrich our menu with fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits, low-fat meat and fish, fermented milk products, more greens, dried fruits for sweets, natural dark chocolate, honey.
• Control the volume of fluid consumed and the amount excreted to prevent the development of edema, which can also be a factor in excess weight.
• We walk in the fresh air. You can play sports, however, without fanaticism! This approach allows you to control your weight and remove excess kilograms.
• Weekly weight control. The above table shows how much weight a pregnant woman should gain per week, according to her body type.
• Diets for weight loss are prohibited, especially mono-diets!

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In conclusion, I would like to note that pregnancy is a very difficult period for the female body, so I don’t think it’s advisable to complicate it with my whims. Before you reach for another cake or sausage sandwich, think about whether you and your baby need it. Might replace this with more healthy products, for example, an apple, yogurt, cottage cheese with dried fruits or a sandwich with boiled veal and cheese. Remember the health of your unborn child is in your hands. Be healthy!

how to gain weight correctly during pregnancy

Immediately after conception, a woman’s body begins preparing for the intrauterine formation of the fetus. The production of estrogen and progesterone increases, the body fat increases, and the level invariably goes up. Weight gain by week during pregnancy is measured for the reason that any significant deviation entails pathologies in the development of the child or complications in the health of the mother.

When does a pregnant woman start gaining weight?

In the first months, weight gain is almost unnoticeable. The embryo has just attached to the wall of the uterus, the placenta has begun its formation, and the body is preparing for pregnancy. Therefore, the first trimester is characterized by the fact that this weight increases by only 1-2 kilograms. In rare cases, due to toxicosis, the girl’s parameters will remain unchanged or, conversely, become lower.

The second trimester is due to the rapid growth of the child; the weekly norm, depending on individual characteristics, is about 300 grams. If the arrow stays still when weighing, this indicates problems. intrauterine development and additional diagnostic measures will be prescribed to determine the cause.

By the time of birth, the set should reach 9 - 14 kg from the initial figure. Experts calculate this figure using various methods, but special attention, in recent weeks, is given to the average physiological increase scale. According to which a woman’s body weight depends on her height, for every 10 cm of height there are 22 grams.

How much weight should a pregnant woman gain?

The minimum weight gain is on average 9-10 kilograms, but in order to understand how much weight you can gain, you need to take into account some factors:

• child – from 3 to 4 kg;
• uterus – up to 0.9 kg;
• placenta - up to 500 grams;
• amniotic fluid – up to 0.9 kg;
• breast enlargement – ​​up to 0.5 kg;
• increased blood flow – up to 1.0 kg;
• fat layer – up to 2.3 kg.

Normal weight gain also depends on the age category; the older the woman, the more likely she is to gain excess weight. Because metabolism and metabolism slow down, which leads to obesity. If there was a fat deficiency before pregnancy, then during gestation the body will begin to gain kilograms. Early toxicosis, complexion, large weight of the baby and placenta, all these parameters are taken into account in the calculations.

Pathological weight gain indicates too rapid weight growth, which occurs due to the consumption of excess amounts of high-calorie foods, impaired renal function and fluid retention in tissues, as well as due to the development of hypothyroidism (lack of production of thyroid hormones).

When diagnosing such pathologies, competent treatment is required to restore the functionality of the urinary and endocrine systems.

Normal weight gain during pregnancy by week

Weight increases unevenly over the weeks, depending on which trimester is taken into account in the calculation. The first months of gestation are determined by almost zero marks. Normally, the expectant mother needs to gain up to 2.5 kg, often the parameters at this stage remain in place, this is also considered a variant of the norm.

Indicators for the next period increase significantly due to the active development of the fetus. In the second trimester, there is a dependence on the girl’s constitution and body mass index (BMI). So, the rate of increase during pregnancy in 7 days is:

• a woman with a deficiency should add no more than 500 grams;
• normal weight – up to 450 g;
• excess – up to 300 g.

The last period is characterized by the body’s preparation for labor, aging of the placenta and a decrease in the amount of fluid. Therefore, the parameters are gradually decreasing, the child is preparing for birth.

Pregnancy weight gain chart

Table of weight gain during pregnancy by week

In order to independently determine the standards, you must first calculate your BMI. The formula is quite simple and does not require complex calculations:

For example, a girl is 67 kg, with a height of 1.69 m, then the BMI will be 19.8, which is a normal indicator. For fat people the index is more than 26, and for thin people it is less than 19.8.

A table of weight gain during pregnancy will help you find out the parameters in accordance with the calculated BMI:

Week of pregnancy	Your BMI<19,8	Your BMI=19.8-26.0	Your BMI>26.0
2	0,5	0,5	0,5
4	0,9	0,7	0,5
6	1,4	1,0	0,6
8	1,6	1,2	0,7
10	1,8	1,3	0,8
12	2,0	1,5	0,9
14	2,7	1,9	1,0
16	3,2	2,3	1,4
18	4,5	3,6	2,3
20	5,4	4,8	2,9
22	6,8	5,7	3,4
24	7,7	6,4	3,9
26	8,6	7,7	5,0
28	9,8	8,2	5,4
30	10,2	9,1	5,9
32	11,3	10	6,4
34	12,5	10,9	7,3
36	13,6	11,8	7,9
38	14,5	12,7	8,6
40	15,2	13,6	9,1

It can be noticed that fat women over a 9-month period they do not gain kilograms, and girls with a thinner physique, on the contrary, achieve normal levels.

A slight deviation is considered normal, and not a pathology that requires medical intervention.

Norm of weight gain during pregnancy by month table

In the first trimester, the increase may not be observed at all; often the figure decreases due to toxicosis, bad habits And stressful situations. If we take into account the norm by month, there is an uneven increase in kilograms. However, the boundaries may be blurred due to genetic characteristics and additional factors affecting the course of pregnancy.

Increase table every 30 days:

The table shows that the standard can either increase or decrease, which indicates the occurrence of morning sickness or the worries of the expectant mother.

At the doctor’s appointment, initially they weigh themselves only once every 30 days, since the figure does not undergo significant changes. In the future, the indicator is studied much more often, up to every week, while specialists try to schedule an examination and consultation at the same time, so as not to distort the results of the parameters over time.

Why there is no weight gain during pregnancy

Long-term toxicosis leads to dehydration and the absence of kilograms; this pathology requires a more thorough examination to identify the causes and subsequent treatment in a hospital setting. IVs, vitamins and complete rest are prescribed.

If there is no weight gain during pregnancy, then the child does not receive enough nutrients, there is high risk development of hypoxia (oxygen starvation). Doctors, in this case, recommend increasing the calorie content of dishes, as well as stimulating appetite through fractional meals(about 6 meals per day).

To normalize the indicator, you should drink large number liquids for better metabolism and constantly carry with you, for snacking, dried fruits, nuts, bananas or candied fruits. Peanut butter contains a lot of protein and energy, so this product will become indispensable if there is a lack of formation muscle mass and fat layer.

If you have no appetite, you need to force yourself to eat in small pieces, it is better to sit in a comfortable environment, to improve the psycho-emotional component. Going out into nature, picnics by the water stimulate the taste buds, thanks to which nutrition will be beneficial, and fresh air will fill the body with oxygen.

Weight gain during pregnancy is a very important parameter by which you can determine whether the fetus is developing correctly.

Weight gain norms may not be applicable for all pregnant women, since the gestation period proceeds differently for all women.

Some people gain more weight than required, while the shape of other pregnant women changes very little.

Childbirth in women with large mass bodies often pass with complications.

Excess weight is also alarming because it could be caused not by overeating or a tendency to be overweight, but by swelling.

- This dangerous manifestation late toxicosis, sometimes leading to very sad consequences.

With edema, fluid stagnation occurs in the body. Moisture accumulates in organs and tissues, which causes an increase in body weight.

All women experience swelling during pregnancy, but hidden accumulations of fluid can pose a serious threat. They are indicated by the absence of complete urination.

What should be the weight gain during pregnancy: table

Your doctor will monitor the dynamics of weight gain from the first appointment at the antenatal clinic. Only by keeping records from the very beginning of pregnancy can you determine whether recruitment is progressing at the right pace.

Weight gain has its own rules for each trimester. Again, they will be individual for everyone.

Some women notice from the first weeks of pregnancy that their curves have become more appetizing, while others begin to improve only from the middle of the second trimester.

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Body weight increases not only due to the increasing size of the fetus. 25-30% of all gained kilograms are fat deposits necessary for proper lactation. 10% is occupied by amniotic fluid, the same amount by the growing uterus.

The basic principles of weight gain will be:

• During the first half of the term, a woman’s weight increases by 40%, during the second - by 60%;
• During the first trimester, the set should be up to 200 g every week. True, with toxicosis, many mothers even lose weight;
• By the second trimester, weight gain reaches 2-3 kg;
• Starting from the 4th month, when toxicosis has already subsided, the growth rate increases to 300-400 g in 1 week;
• In recent months, the increase becomes less noticeable: the body is preparing for childbirth, excess fluid is eliminated.

The optimal weight gain for each case is calculated in accordance with the initial indicators. The less the expectant mother’s body weight was before conception, the greater the weight gain is considered normal.

If a woman was overweight before pregnancy, her “ interesting situation"may be noticeable only at the end of the term. For expectant mothers suffering from chronic obesity, the weight gain will be only 6-8 kg over the entire period.

With normal weight, the weight will increase by no more than 14-16 kg, with multiple pregnancy– up to 18-20 kg.

For more accurate calculations, you need BMI - body mass index. To calculate it, you need data on the woman’s weight and height before pregnancy.

To get your BMI, you need to use the following formula: body weight divided by height (in meters) squared.

If the expectant mother weighed 60 kg and was 170 cm tall, the result would be: 60/(1.7*1.7) = 20.8 BMI.

Knowing your BMI (BMI), you can use the table of weight gain during pregnancy by month:

How not to gain weight during pregnancy?

1 Treating constipation. Retention of food masses in gastrointestinal tract– one of the main reasons for strong weight gain. Due to infrequent bowel movements, not only does body weight increase, but the general condition of the body also worsens.

Due to constipation during pregnancy, slagging occurs internal organs and systems, so the expectant mother begins to feel worse.

You can fight constipation without using laxatives, which are allowed only in the most extreme cases. You can avoid constipation by including salad in your diet. white cabbage and prunes.

2 We don’t overeat. The statement that a pregnant woman should “eat for two” is completely biased.

A large amount of food will not be beneficial for either the mother or the child: there should be as many nutrients as the body can absorb.

Large portions of food are more likely to cause constipation, bloating and heartburn.

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A pregnant woman's body really needs more energy than when normal condition, but the increase will be small: up to 200-300 calories daily.

Moreover, these figures will not apply to mothers who are prone to obesity and suffer from diabetes. In such cases, the calorie content of the menu will be calculated individually.

3 We arrange fasting days. They should be carried out no more than once a week. Unloading will help the body take a break from high-calorie foods and restore digestion processes.

The concept of a fasting day should not be confused with fasting. The meal schedule remains the same, but familiar dishes should be replaced with low-fat cottage cheese, fermented milk products and fruits.

4 We are physically active. Pregnant women should never lead a sedentary lifestyle, even if their health leaves much to be desired. Go for a walk every day; if possible, it is better to walk in a park area.

Fitness, yoga or swimming will also not be superfluous during the period of pregnancy.

5 We follow a diet. No strict mono-diets are suitable for pregnant women, and a specially selected menu will allow you, if not to lose weight, then at least to keep it within acceptable limits.

Include porridge, whole grain bread, seasonal vegetables and fruits in your menu. Meat and fish are not limited, but it is better if their varieties are dietary: pike perch, tuna, rabbit and turkey fillet.

Store-bought baked goods, puff pastry products, all kinds of rolls, cakes and cookies - all these delicacies are unacceptable. They contain a lot of heavy fats; when baking them, healthy butter is almost always replaced with extremely harmful margarine.

Small weight gain during pregnancy: what to do?

While the majority of expectant mothers dream of not gaining weight during pregnancy, for others, losing weight becomes real problem. Recommendations for expectant mothers who have too little weight during pregnancy will be as follows:

• Portions can be reduced, but you should eat more often. 3-4 meals can be spread over 5-6 times;
• Don't skip meals, even if you experience symptoms of toxicosis. Open the window when you have breakfast, or eat in the fresh air: this will make nausea less noticeable;
• For walks or work, you can take a nutritious snack with you, for example, bananas, cheese, dried fruits or nuts;
• A good option for breakfast is peanut butter. This product is very tasty, rich in protein and carbohydrates;
• Increase consumption healthy fats: salads can be dressed olive oil or sour cream, main dishes can be prepared using butter. On the contrary, mayonnaise and sauces based on it should be excluded from the diet;
• In addition to plain water, use kefir or fermented baked milk as a drink.

The appearance of fat deposits during pregnancy is inevitable, and the expectant mother should not worry about this.