How much weight gain is healthy for pregnancy?

Question

I'm trying to manage my weight during pregnancy and not gain too much. How much weight gain is considered healthy and normal throughout pregnancy?

Kanchan Zaveri · Answer

35 weeks pregnant here and honestly, I feel like a walking potato! I have stopped looking at the weighing scale completely. As long as my gynac is happy with baby's growth, I am happy eating my laddoos.

Hemali Shekhawat · Answer

Honestly, those standard 12-15 kg charts are outdated. It highly depends on your pre-pregnancy weight. Just meet a good nutritionist and focus on protein intake rather than just eating for two.

Charumati Raju · Answer

For me, I gained around 12 kgs overall in my pregnancy. My sister gained only 8 kgs but both our babies were totally healthy. Everyone's body reacts differently so don't compare with others, just eat healthy.

Malathi Dave · Answer

I had gestational diabetes, so my doctor monitored my weight very strictly. Please don't go by what others say and consult your gynac on what's ideal for your BMI. Sometime sudden weight gain can be a sign of high BP too, so be careful.

Anushka Kohli · Answer

Honestly, please don't stress too much about the exact numbers right now. Just focus on eating clean and keeping your baby safe. After my previous loss, I realized that a healthy baby is all that matters, weight toh easily lose ho jayega delivery ke baad.

Vijaya Garg · Answer

Same here, I panicked so much in my second trimester because I wasn't gaining weight at all! But my doctor said the baby is growing perfectly and some women gain more only in the third trimester. It is totally normal, so relax!

Champa Natarajan · Answer

Oh god, I used to check my weight every week and get so anxious if it changed even a bit. Trust me, it is totally okay if you are not gaining as per those online charts. Just talk to your gynac once to feel peaceful, you are doing great!

Anushka Iyer · Answer

Haha, my weight gain is mostly because of my late-night golgappa and ice cream cravings! Gynac told me around 10-12 kgs is healthy, but honestly, keeping a balance of healthy meals and small treats is the best way to enjoy this phase.

Aparna Waghmare · Answer

Haan yaar, weight ka bada tension rehta hai sabko! Normally log bolte hain 10 to 15 kg badhna chahiye, but check with your doctor na. Ghar ka achha khana khao, ghee thoda limits mein rakho and chill karo.

Kusum Alva · Answer

Due to my thyroid issues, my weight kept fluctuating a lot during pregnancy. I had to get my TSH levels checked every month and adjust my medicine dose as per my gynac's advice. Regular checkups are very important to keep both weight and thyroid in control.