pregnancy by the week

At pregnancy by the week . Not all pregnant women who get the same amount of weight , not going to win at the same speed . Obviously , every woman - and pregnancy - is unique! However, it is important to follow some guidelines to help you stay on track and aware.

Maintaining a healthy weight is not only beneficial for you but also for your baby . Also help prevent certain diseases related to pregnancy by the week  , such as gestational diabetes .

How much weight should be taken during pregnancy by the week ?

A woman of average weight should gain 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy. Overweight women should aim to gain a little less - about 15 pounds , and underweight women should aim for a bit more - about 35-45 pounds.

Pregnant women expecting multiples will probably gain more weight than those exhibiting a single baby at pregnancy by the week .

What weight should be gained ?

The term " eating for two" is misleading and unhealthy. Although there is another human growing inside, you do not need double the amount of food you 've done it once before becoming pregnant . Following this method will put more weight than necessary when pregnancy by the week . In general , we recommend an extra 300 calories per day. Make calories count by focusing on healthy food choices .

Where does the weight ?

Books acquired throughout pregnancy are: 

Baby - 7-8

Placenta - 2-3 pounds

The amniotic fluid - 2-3 pounds

Breast tissue - 2-3 pounds

Blood - 2-3 pounds

Fat - 2-5 pounds

Total - 25-35 pounds

In pregnancy by the week . Some women can not really gain any weight in the first quarter , especially if they are sick. Others may gain a little earlier . Quarter 2 and 3 will (or should !) Have a rate of further weight gain 

Weekly rate of weight gain

Follow this guide to see how much weight gain per week is ideal . Remember this is only an average ! The figures below are a series:

-          pregnancy by the week :

2 weeks - 4.1 pounds

4 weeks - 3.6 pounds

6 Weeks - 3.7 pounds

8 weeks - 9.4 pounds

10 weeks - 4.11 pounds

12 weeks - 12.5 pounds

14 weeks - 5 to 14 pounds

16 weeks - 6-15 pounds

18 weeks - 7-16 pounds

20 weeks - 7-18 pounds

22 weeks - 8 a 19 pounds

24 weeks - 9-20 pounds

26 weeks - 10 to 21 pounds

28 weeks - 11-22 pounds

30 weeks - 13 to 24 pounds

32 weeks - 15-26 pounds

34 weeks - 17 to 28 lb

36 weeks - 19 to 30 pounds

38 weeks - 21 to 32 pounds

40 weeks - 23-35 pounds

Is likely to increase to 3-4 pounds per month , with a bit of weight gained near the end. Do not worry about pregnancy by the week ; if you do not gain weight in the past two weeks - which is common.