Gaining enough weight to support your growing baby and have a healthy pregnancy is among the most important things you can do while you’re expecting. But how do you know how much weight to gain during pregnancy?
Though it’s by far an exact science, and every pregnancy is different, there are guidelines you can follow to track your pregnancy weight by week and by trimester so you know the general pace you can expect to follow.
But keep in mind that there’s a wide range of normal when it comes to gaining weight during pregnancy. Rather than obsessing over pregnancy weight gain at home, your best bet is to go to all your prenatal doctor’s appointments and make sure things are progressing as they should. Always check in with your health care provider if you have any questions or concerns about your weight gain.