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National Academy of Medicine Weight Gain Recommendations for pregnancy [7]
| Prepregnancy BMI | Total weight gain, kg |
|---|---|
| Underweight (< 18.5 kg/m2) | 12.5–18.0 |
| Normal weight (18.5–24.9 kg/m2) | 11.5–16.0 |
| Overweight (25.0–29.9 kg/m2) | 7.0–11.5 |
| Obese (≥ 30.0 kg/m2) | 5.0–9.0 |
BMI body mass index
