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| Pre-pregnancy BMI (kg/m2) | Recommended GWG (kg) |
|---|---|
| Underweight (BMI < 18.5 kg/m2) | 12.5-18.0 |
| Normal weight (18.5 ≤ BMI < 25 kg/m2) | 11.5-16.0 |
| Overweight (25 ≤ BMI < 30 kg/m2) | 7.0-11.5 |
| Obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) | 5.0-9.0 |
Footnote: BMI: body mass index; GWG: gestational weight gain; kg: kilograms; kg/m2: kilograms per square meter.
