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Guidelines on Weight Gain & Pregnancy
Guidelines on Weight Gain & Pregnancy
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Guidelines on Weight Gain & Pregnancy
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In 2009, the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council published updated guidelines on weight gain during pregnancy that enhance your ability to have a healthy pregnancy and baby.
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Can being overweight affect my baby?
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But please remember, no matter what your weight is before becoming pregnant, how much weight you gain during pregnancy is important! Women who are overweight or obese when they become pregnant have a higher risk of having a C-section.
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Talk to your health care providers about your eating and physical activity choices so that you can be in the best shape possible when you become pregnant.
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I just found out I am pregnant, so now I can eat all I want and just lose the weight afterward, right?
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Your health care provider can help you determine which weight category you're in.
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If before During pregnancy pregnancy, you are… you should gain… Underweight 28-40 lbs Normal (healthy) 25-35 weight lbs Overweight 15-25 lbs Obese 11-20 lbs
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+++ I gained about 10 pounds more during my pregnancy than I planned on. Do I really need to worry about that if I am planning on having another baby?
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Return to a healthy weight after your baby is born Starting out at a healthy weight and gaining within the recommended range will make it easier to return to a healthy weight after your baby is born. Returning to a healthy weight after delivery is good for your overall health and it puts you on the right track for a healthy pregnancy in the future.
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? I really want to try to lose weight before I become pregnant but I don't know where to turn.
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Things you can do to make sure you gain the right amount of weight during pregnancy Talk with your provider (family physician, obstetrician, midwife, nurse practitioner, or other skilled professional, such as a dietitian, or physical activity specialist)
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You may decide that it's best if you lose or gain some weight before becoming pregnant. Then, once you are pregnant, your provider should chart your weight gain throughout the pregnancy to make sure you're gaining within the guidelines.
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