Doc keeps talking about my weight gain and BMI but I dont know how to figure it out myself. Want to track it properly at home. Can someone tell how its calculated?
Don't waste time trying to calculate this manually. Just download a standard pregnancy app, put in your height and your weight from before you conceived, and it will give you your BMI instantly. Let your doctor tell you how much weight you actually need to gain.
Calculating BMI is important, but please do it using your weight before pregnancy, not your current weight. Since weight gain can sometimes affect issues like blood pressure or gestational diabetes, it is highly recommended to let your gynecologist evaluate your BMI and guide you safely.
To calculate your BMI for pregnancy guidelines, you must use your pre-pregnancy weight. The formula is weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. Since healthy weight gain guidelines vary for everyone, it is best to discuss your specific target with your doctor.
Arre, who has the brain cells to do math right now! But seriously, my doctor told me that BMI is only calculated using your weight before you got pregnant, because right now the baby, placenta, and water weight will make you look 'obese' on normal scales! Just ask your midwife or use an online calculator.
Oh, please don't let current BMI calculations stop you from eating those delicious cravings! Pregnancy BMI is always based on your pre-pregnancy weight, not the weight you are putting on now. So enjoy your foods in moderation and let your doctor track your growth chart during visits.
Listen, don't try to calculate BMI using your current pregnant weight! Use your weight from before you got pregnant. Divide that weight in kgs by your height in meters squared, thats it. Simple math, but don't obsess over it too much because pregnancy is not the time to diet.
