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Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator

Recommended weight gain by pre-pregnancy BMI.

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Results

Pre-pregnancy BMI -
BMI category -
Recommended total gain -
Per week (2nd/3rd trimester) -

Estimates only - not medical advice.

How it works

The Institute of Medicine recommends a total pregnancy weight-gain range based on pre-pregnancy BMI. We compute your BMI, category, recommended total and weekly gain for the 2nd/3rd trimester.

These are population guidelines. Your provider tailors goals to your health.

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FAQs

Where do the ranges come from?

IOM (now NASEM) pregnancy weight-gain guidelines by BMI.

Does it cover twins?

Yes - select twins for the adjusted range.

What about the first trimester?

Gain is usually small early; weekly figures are for the 2nd/3rd trimester.

Is this medical advice?

No - discuss with your provider.