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Gestational weight gain recommendations for twins
| Pre-pregnancy BMI | Total weight gain at term |
|---|---|
| Underweight (<18.5 kg/m2) |
17-25 kg 37-54 lbs. |
| Normal weight (18.5-24.9 kg/m2) |
17-25 kg 37-54 lbs. |
| Overweight (25.0-29.9 kg/m2) |
14-23 kg 31-50 lbs. |
| Obesity (≥ 30.0 kg/m2) |
11-19 kg 25-42 lbs. |
Data from Institute of Medicine. Weight gain during pregnancy: reexamining the guidelines. Washington, DC: Institute of Medicine; 2009.
