Packing on pregnancy pounds – how much weight gain is too much?
June 1, 2009 by admin
Filed under Womens Health
Isn’t being pregnant great? First, you have the joy of expecting a child. There really is no happiness that compares to that. Then, you take into consideration the more superficial matters. Things like the fact that you do not really have to watch what you eat because you are already supposed to be gaining weight. And, the obvious fact that you are supposed to look big, so you don’t have to really worry about looking fat for those 9 months. One thing you should be concerned about is exactly how much weight you are gaining.
Weight gain during pregnancy is a given, that is why your doctor tracks it at every visit. But, you do not want to gain too little and you do not want to gain too much. Naturally, you want to stay on the proper weight gain path so that your baby will be born healthy and whole.
Studies show that the average woman gains anywhere between 25 to 35 pounds during their pregnancy. However, you need to consider your body type. If you are underweight, then you should consider gaining a little more, and if you are overweight, you will probably want to gain a little less. If you are underweight or overweight during your pregnancy, your baby is at a higher risk for complications. So make sure to watch and monitor your weight throughout the entire pregnancy.
