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Guidelines on
Weight Gain
& Pregnancy
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Being healthy is a topic that
is on everyone’s minds these
days. If you are pregnant or may
become pregnant in the future,
it’s really important. In 2009,
the Institute of Medicine and
the National Research Council
published updated guidelines on
weight gain during pregnancy
that enhance your ability to have
a healthy pregnancy and baby.
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I heard that if I am
overweight and
become pregnant,
it can affect my
health. Is that
true? Can being
overweight affect
my baby?
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Begin pregnancy at
a healthy weight
The best way to begin a pregnancy is
at a healthy weight. Your weight before
you become pregnant has a big effect on
your health during pregnancy and on the
health of your baby. But please remember,
no matter what your weight is before
becoming pregnant, how much weight you
gain during pregnancy is important!
Women who are overweight or obese when
they become pregnant have a higher risk
of having a C-section. They also tend to
have trouble losing weight after the baby
is born. Mothers who are overweight or
obese when they conceive are more likely
to have children who become overweight
or obese. *
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Women who are underweight when
they become pregnant have a higher
risk of having a preterm or low-birth-
weight baby. This can cause health
problems for the baby, including
breathing, heart, and digestive
problems.
Talk to your health care providers
about your eating and physical activity
choices so that you can be in the best
shape possible when you become
pregnant.
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I just found out
I am pregnant,
so now I can eat
all I want and just
lose the weight
afterward, right?
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Gain the right
amount of weight
during pregnancy
You need to gain weight to have a
healthy pregnancy, but many pregnant
women gain either too much or too
little weight. The amount of weight
you should gain during pregnancy
depends on your weight before you
conceive and whether your weight
is right for your height. Your health
care provider can help you determine
which weight category you’re in.
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If before During
pregnancy pregnancy,
you are… you should gain…
Underweight 28-40
lbs
Normal (healthy) 25-35
weight lbs
Overweight
15-25
lbs
Obese 11-20
lbs
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I gained about 10
pounds more during
my pregnancy than
I planned on. Do I
really need to worry
about that if I am
planning on having
another baby?
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Return to a healthy
weight after your
baby is born
Starting out at a healthy weight and
gaining within the recommended
range will make it easier to return to a
healthy weight after your baby is born.
Returning to a healthy weight after
delivery is good for your overall health
and it puts you on the right track for a
healthy pregnancy in the future.
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?
? ?
I really want to
try to lose weight
before I become
pregnant but I
don’t know where
to turn. There is so
much information
out there, how do I
know what is best
for me?
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Things you can
do to make sure
you gain the right
amount of weight
during pregnancy
Talk with your provider (family
physician, obstetrician, midwife,
nurse practitioner, or other skilled
professional, such as a dietitian, or
physical activity specialist). Ask him or
her for information and advice about
eating right and being active so that
you reach a healthy weight before you
become pregnant, gain the right amount
during pregnancy, and return to a
healthy weight after your baby is born. *
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Your provider should:
Keep track of your height and weight.
That means measuring and recording
your height and weight before you are
pregnant. You may decide that it’s best
if you lose or gain some weight before
becoming pregnant. Then, once you
are pregnant, your provider should
chart your weight gain throughout
the pregnancy to make sure you’re
gaining within the guidelines. At each
visit, talk with your provider about the
results so that you know how you are
doing with your weight gain goals.
Give you referrals. If you want extra
help with healthy eating and physical
activity, ask your provider to refer
you to a dietitian or physical activity
specialist.
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