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What is What is the normal net weight gain during pregnancy? and explain in detail?
According to American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology the recommended weight gain for singleton pregnancy is 25-35 pounds during a singleton pregnancy. Maternal weight gain during pregnancy could be due to: Fetus: 3500 gm at term Placenta: 650g Amniotic fluid:800mg Breast enlargement: 400g Uterus: 970g Interstitial fluid and blood volume: 1200-1800 gm. Underweight women should gain more weight of 12.5-18 kg or 28-40 lb. Obese women should gain less than 7-11.5 kg or 15-25 lbs. Ref: Bernstein H.B., VanBuren G. (2013). Chapter 6. Normal Pregnancy and Prenatal Care. In A.H. DeCherney, L. Nathan, N. Laufer, A.S. Roman (Eds),CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Obstetrics & Gynecology, 11e.