How much weight to gain in pregnancy by week?

Question

I'm trying to track my weight gain during pregnancy to make sure I'm healthy. Is there a general guideline for how much weight I should be gaining each week or month?

Lavina Vyas · Answer

Actually, in the first trimester you barely gain anything, sometimes even lose because of vomiting. The real weight gain starts after 16 weeks, so keep your doctor's advice in mind.

Chinnamma Thakur · Answer

Instead of stressing over week-by-week weight, focus on healthy home food. Save that planning and budget for the upcoming hospital delivery tests and expenses.

Kavya Madhavan · Answer

I tracked my weekly gain but focused more on keeping active. I did gentle walking and safe prenatal yoga only after my gynac gave me permission.

Zankhna Iyengar · Answer

My hospital gave me a customized diet and weight tracker during my checkup. It is always best to ask your consulting gynac or their clinic staff directly.

Vartika Sachdeva · Answer

Every pregnancy is unique, so don't compare your weight with others. As long as your baby's growth scan is normal, you are doing fine.

Bharati Doshi · Answer

Try not to stress about the weekly weight numbers, dear. Just focus on eating clean, simple home-cooked meals and let your doctor guide u.