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Recommended Gestational Weight Gain (IOMa)
| Pre-pregnancy BMI | Total Weight Gain Range in kg (pounds) |
|---|---|
| Underweight (< 18.5 kg/m2) | 12.5 – 18 (28–40) |
| Healthy weight (18.5 – 24.9 kg/m2) | 11.5 – 16 (25–35) |
| Overweight (25.0 – 29.9 kg/m2) | 7 – 11.5 (15–25) |
| Obese (≥30.0 kg/m2) | 5 – 9 (11–20) |
Weight Gain During Pregnancy: Reexamining the Guidelines.
Reprinted with permission from the National Academies Press, Copyright 2009, National Academy of Sciences.
Institute of Medicine
