Recommended weight gain during pregnancy

- suppose your body weight before pregnancy was normal (BMI 20-25) and you gain the recommended 11.3-15.8kg (25-35lb) during pregnancy, very little of this is in the form of fat
- also known as lean body gain, it is definitely not unhealthy or unsightly

- studies show that women who eat according to the demands of their appetite during pregnancy, and stay physically active, gain ~13kg (28lb)
- besides the baby which contributes most to your overall weight gain, the uterine enlargement and the amniotic fluid, fluid retention in your body are the next heaviest
- breast enlargement and the placenta being the lightest