Question:
I am on the fourth month and my weight is 42.
Answer:
Pregnant Women Weight Gain
In order to ascertain whether the weight gain following pregnancy is appropriate, additional information would be required. What was your weight prior to getting pregnant? What is your height? What’s your age? Is this your first pregnancy?
With reference to the weight gain pattern, average weight women would gain about 25 to 35 pounds during the entire nine months of pregnancy, while underweight women may gain much more weight ranging from 28 pounds to 40 pounds. Overweight women may end up gaining relatively less amount of weight ranging between fifteen to twenty five pounds.
With regards to weight gain during the different trimesters, a woman would gain about two to four pounds during the first trimester and about one pound each week for the rest of the pregnancy. However, if it’s a twin pregnancy, the weight gain can be much more to about 1.5 times the expected weight gain.
The weight gain during pregnancy comprises of about six to eight pounds of the baby’s weight along with increase in fluid volume, uterus, amniotic fluid and placenta.
It is recommended that you visit your gynecologist to ascertain the weight gain patterns and whether they are appropriate.