Your Care Instructions
Healthy eating when you are pregnant is important for you and your baby. It can help you feel well and have a successful pregnancy and delivery. During pregnancy your nutrition needs increase. Even if you have excellent eating habits, your doctor or midwife may recommend a multivitamin to make sure you get enough iron and folic acid.
Many pregnant women wonder how much weight they should gain.
Women who are pregnant with one baby
- Underweight (body mass index (BMI) less than 18.5): Try to gain about 12.5 kg to 18 kg.
- Normal weight (BMI 18.5 to 24.9): Try to gain about 11.5 kg to 16 kg.
- Overweight (BMI 25.0 to 29.9): Try to gain about 7 kg to 11.5 kg.
- Obese (BMI 30 or higher): Try to gain about 5 kg to 9 kg.
Women who are pregnant with twins
- Normal weight: Try to gain about 17 kg to 25 kg.
- Overweight (BMI 25.0 to 29.9): Try to gain about 14 kg to 23 kg.
- Obese (BMI 30 or higher): Try to gain about 11 kg to 19 kg.
If you are having twins or more, your doctor or midwife may refer you to a dietitian.
Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse call line if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.
Where can you learn more?
Go to https://www.healthwise.net/patientEd
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