Meena Devi Meena Devi Asked 4 months ago

How much weight pregnancy gain?

My sister is pregnant and is worried about gaining too much weight. How much weight gain is generally considered normal and healthy throughout an entire pregnancy? We just want to know what to expect.

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Deepa Reddy Deepa Reddy Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago
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Pregnancy weight gain? Oh, the joys! My doctor said something like 11-16 kgs, but my body clearly had other plans, mostly involving late-night cravings and zero sleep. Honestly, just listen to your doc and don't stress too much, you're growing a human! Sleep, if you can find it, helps too. 😂

Preeti Jain Preeti Jain Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I totally get why you'd be asking this, it's a big concern during pregnancy. The general guideline is about 11-16 kg for women starting at a healthy weight, but it really depends on your pre-pregnancy BMI. Your doctor will give you the most accurate target.

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Varun Mehta Varun Mehta Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Ah, pregnancy gain! That's when all the 'eating for two' advice kicks in, right? My wife gained around 12-14 kgs, thanks to all the parathas and ice cream. It’s mostly normal as long as your doctor says it's okay. Enjoy the cravings responsibly!

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

This is very important to manage. My doctor always said controlled weight gain in pregnancy is crucial, especially if you have existing conditions like high BP. Generally, 10-15 kg is fine for healthy weight. But regular checkups with your Gynae are a must to monitor everything closely.

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Shilpa Kulkarni Shilpa Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It's so easy to feel self-conscious about pregnancy weight gain, I really struggled with it. But please remember your body is doing an amazing thing! Doctors usually recommend a certain range based on your starting BMI, but don't let numbers stress you out. Focus on nourishment and your baby.

Pooja Singh Pooja Singh Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

For a healthy pregnancy, the recommended weight gain usually falls between 11-16 kilograms for women with a normal BMI before pregnancy. If you start underweight or overweight, the range changes. Best to discuss your specific target with your obstetrician.

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