Growing Baby

• You should only gain between 25 and 35 pounds during pregnancy.
• If you are underweight prior to pregnancy, you should gain between 28 and 40 pounds.
• If you are overweight prior to pregnancy, you should gain between 15 and 25 pounds.
• Typically you will gain 2-4 pounds during the first trimester.
• You will gain 3-4 pounds per month for the second and third trimesters:
• Baby: 7 – 8 pounds
• Uterus: 2 pounds
• Placenta: 1 – 2 pounds
• Breasts and hips: 7 – 11 pounds
• Increased Fluids: 8 – 12 pounds
• Total: 25 – 35 pounds
• Weight gain will vary depending on pre-pregnancy weight.
• If you are having twins, you will gain more weight.
• Ask your doctor and/or WIC staff if you have any questions or concerns.

• http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/28699_2134.asp
• http://www.anatomicaltravel.com/CB_site/Conception_to_birth3.htm
• http://www3.doh.wa.gov/here/materials/PDFs/15_9Months_E07H.pdf