Table 2.

Monthly weight gain goals by weight status^a.

			Monthly weight gain goals (lb)
			Normal weight		Overweight		Obese
First trimester
	Weeks 5-8	<2.2		<2.2		<2.2
	Weeks 9-12	<2.2		<2.2		<2.2
Second trimester
	Weeks 13-16	2.8-5		1.4-3.6		0.8-2.8
	Weeks 17-20	2.8-5		1.4-3.6		0.8-2.8
	Weeks 21-24	2.8-5		1.4-3.6		0.8-2.8
Third trimester
	Weeks 25-28	2.8-5		1.4-3.6		0.8-2.8
	Weeks 29-32	2.8-5		1.4-3.6		0.8-2.8
	Weeks 33-36	2.8-5		1.4-3.6		0.8-2.8

^aThere was no lower bound for the first trimester weight goal so as to not penalize pregnant women who have trouble gaining weight because of nausea.