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HOW
MUCH SHOULD YOU GAIN?
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A healthy
pregnancy weight gain is 25-35 pounds. This is all accounted for
by the pregnancy and the changes in Mom as a result of the pregnancy (SEE
TABLE). The usual weight gain distribution is 5-7 pounds the first
thirteen weeks, 10-14 pounds the second thirteen weeks, and 10-14 pounds
the last 13-14 weeks.
If you are not gaining enough weight, your doctor may add calories to your
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WHERE
DOES THE WEIGHT GO?
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Where
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Weight
in Pounds
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Baby
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7 1/2 - 8 1/2
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Placenta
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1 - 3
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Amniotic Fluid
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2
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Uterus
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2 - 2 1/2
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Increased Body
Fluid, Blood
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3 1/2 - 7
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Increased Body
Fat, Breast Tissue
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10 - 12
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