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Chelsea at Crunch Gym

Forty Weeks of Fitness!

Chelsea, our pregnancy fitness expert, is a certified personal trainer at Crunch gym in San Francisco, California. She gave birth to her daughter, Madeira Re, in July 2006. Read more






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Weight Gain Chart

A well-nourished, healthy woman can expect to gain between 25 to 35 pounds during her nine months. An approximate breakdown of pregnancy weight gain is as follows:

  • 7 - 9 pounds of baby

  • 2 pounds of placenta

  • 2 pounds of amniotic fluid

  • 4 - 5 pounds of increased blood volume

  • 2 pounds uterine enlargement

  • 3 - 4 pounds of fluid in maternal tissue

  • 1 pound of breast enlargement to prepare for breastfeeding

  • Any remaining pounds are a general deposit of fat required by the body for breastfeeding and energy stores

Every woman would love to leave the hospital at her pre-pregnancy weight. You can dream about it but it's unrealistic. Keep reminding yourself that it took nine months to put your pregnancy weight on. You should allow yourself at least nine months to take it off.

Using the following chart, you can monitor your weight gain:

  • Find how much you have gained by subtracting your pre-pregnant weight from your current weight.

  • Locate that number in the "Pounds Gained" column at the side of the chart.

  • Then locate the week of pregnancy you are in.

  • At the place where the two intersect, put a dot. By connecting the dots week by week, you can chart your weight gain. The dotted lines on the chart represent the normal high and low range for pregnancy weight gain.

 

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rachael47429 on 2/6/2010 5:32:43 PM
im 23wks along and have gained 21lbs, Dr. told me i should add an extra salad. thats always flattering. lol. It's my 3rd and final pregnany so to heck w? weight. 1st preg gained 70lbs 2nd preg gained 45lbs.
Asil on 1/25/2010 7:23:19 PM
i'm 16 weeks pregnant now with my 3rd kid.so far i've gained about 8 pounds, but my dr told me i shouldn't gain more than 15 to 20 poundsd total. in my 1st 2 pregnancies i gained 50-60 pounds, but i loose all the weight after a year or so. i'm so depressed and opssesd about my weight that i weigh myself every single morning..bef prego i eas 133 pounds and i'm 5.8 so any recomendatio about how to gain just around 12 pounds till the end of my preg???
Jessica on 1/15/2010 1:23:07 PM
well im 6 weeks and ive gained 10 lbs since theyve had to rush fluids in me at the hospital so i dunno if its all the water they put in me or am i just getting fat are you aloud to lose weight normally im 130-135lbs but in the last six months i shot up to 193 now im 203 lbs what can i do i cant keep nothing down but soda i even puke up water its crazy what can i do? please give me some advice
Latrissa on 1/13/2010 12:45:56 PM
I am 37 weeks pregnant today i have gained 16lbs total and i eat everything in sight.
Linda on 1/8/2010 7:45:39 PM
I am 32 weeks and so far I've gained 2 lbs. I've tried everything to gain weight but i cant. what should i do?
Anonymous on 1/8/2010 2:33:45 PM
im only 7 weeks into my 6th pregnancy and have gained 5-8 pounds. i know some is fat but man i feel like someone has pumped me full of air. anyone else having gas build up? i eat gas x like candy.
mary on 1/4/2010 1:18:13 PM
they have an article on here that gives tips for exercising during pregnancy: http://www.p should probably talk to your doctor about how to exercise during the pregnancy though.
Rose on 1/1/2010 10:00:09 PM
ok i have a question and would like some advice. This is my 3rd pregnancy im only 7 weeks and i am very obese 270lbs is it safe to exercise and eat healthier while pregnant and lose weight without harming the baby. Any advice?
pam on 12/9/2009 5:42:02 PM
i am 19 weeks pregnant and have gained 13 lbs,,,pre pregnancy i was 5foot4 122...i see that noone else has gained really at this point
aundrea on 12/2/2009 11:17:55 AM
Well i am 19 weeks prego and at the beginning i lost 10 lbs i have only gained 2 lbs but i really dont think its bad cuz i eat more healthy and cut back some on the fattening foods i was over weight to begin with and now they are concerned because i havent hardly gained any what am i supposed to think?
samantha on 11/30/2009 11:56:32 PM
I am 29 weeks pregnant with my 3rd and I have only gained 12 lbs so far. I have had a lot of stress lately and I am worried about the baby. With my first two I gained around 17-20 lbs by this point. You were able to tell early on that I was pregnant with my other ones, but you are just now able to tell if you look closely.
Amy on 11/21/2009 6:50:44 AM
I am 27 weeks in my second pregnancy. During my first pregnancy I had difficulty gaining weight and only gained 17 pounds. The doctors assured me this was fine. I lost almost all that weight immediately upon giving birth. I was thin (but not skinny) before I got pregnant and began to breast feed I had no reserve fat left over from pregnancy. I soon began loosing a lot more weight, felt exhausted all the time, and looked unhealthy. It took me a long time after that to get back to a healthy body weight. This pregnancy I am careful to replenish all the calories I lose when I work out. I am a big fan of "boost" drinks. I think they are typically marketed for older people, but are ideal for pregnancy because they are high in protein (which you need a lot of when you are prego) and have tons of vitamins. They also taste good. So for any who are wondering about insufficient weight gain that's my experience and advice.
Jade on 11/13/2009 10:11:34 PM
To Andrea: T is a very important subject to me. I have had numerous health problems since I was born, and have been able to get rid of almost all of them, by learning what is good for my body and what is not. I am 16 weeks pregnant, and have never been more healthy and vibrant. You can take it or leave it, but here is what has worked wonders for me, and made my body feel healthy and strong. Also, before I start, this is not a diet because you can eat as much as you want of these foods (keep a balance and variety in mind) and you will not gain too much! Your body will balance itself out, whether you are overweight, or under. Here is my advice: No red meat No processed sugar No dairy products, or at least very, very limited No meat products, unless used sparingly, (once or twice a month, and only a few ounces at a time, organic/free range) No eggs No flour or flour products Th are the dont's. But the Do's are more IMPORTANT: amounts of green veggies, leafy and other kinds (asparagus etc) steamed or raw ALL veggies!! In as copious amounts as you want. Abundant variety of fruits (I eat them in the morning) Ta a raw grain like barley or quinoa, wild rice, or any kind you want, and low-heat cook it for your grain intake. Eat as many nuts and seeds as you want! THese foods have precious vitamins and minerals, and everything else God intended for your body to have. i hope this helps, I know it will work for you if you are willing to follow it. I have seen it save lives, not to mention make me healthy and strong when doctors said I would die, and could never get pregnant. Eat this variety of foods liberally and you have little or nothing to worry about!! Peace, and many blessings. Jade
i ana on 10/23/2009 11:35:46 AM
and like angela i have not gaine weigth am in the 27 wks and worried abaout that if someone now how i cant get more weight
Andrea on 10/21/2009 12:35:36 PM
I am 21 weeks and have gain 20 lbs. I have a heart condition and I am concerned about the weight gain. I eat regularly, I don't eat fried or greassy foods and I don't eat much more than I usually ate before being pregnant. The doctors are not concerned about my weight gain and told me to be carefull not to gain too much weight. I was told to eat as healthy as possible but I don't need a diet. Is there any thing that I shoudn't eat besides fat, fried and greasy foods?
erika on 9/30/2009 1:37:29 AM
i am 23 weeks prego and haven't gained any weight....i have actually lost 1lbs already, and i too have been concerned about it....my doc said that once i get to the month mark...that is when she will start thinking about chaning my diet around... talk to your doc and se what teir opinion is.
angela on 9/23/2009 8:44:46 PM
I have lost up to 10 to 15 lbs... and I have not gained any weight I'm now 25 wks and to this day I have not gained a thing is this health??
leticia on 9/21/2009 5:16:10 AM
I lost weight in my first three months drastically (15-20 lbs)I had to be hospitalized so how would I go about seeing how much I gained overall?I have recovered and I am at about a 175lbs is that to much?
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