What trimester is weight gain highest?

Since the second and third trimesters are both around 13 weeks, you’d expect to gain the same amount in each one. However, for many women, weight gain slows or stops in the last month. Because of this, most women gain the most weight during their second trimester of pregnancy.

What is the average weight a pregnant woman should gain?

between 25 and 35 pounds
Most women should gain somewhere between 25 and 35 pounds (11.5 to 16 kilograms) during pregnancy.

How much weight should I gain during pregnancy week by week?

0 to 10 weeks — 0.065 kg, 2.3 oz, or 0.14 pounds per week. 10 to 20 weeks — 0.335 kg or 0.74 lb per week. 20 to 30 weeks — 0.450 kg or 1 lb per week. 30 to 40 weeks — 0.335 kg or 0.74 lb per week.

How much weight should I have gained by 24 weeks?

about 14 to 16 pounds
Recommended 24 weeks pregnant weight gain is about 14 to 16 pounds for moms-to-be of normal BMI. If you’ve gained a bit more than that, don’t worry—it’s drastic or sudden weight gain that’s cause for concern—but for the healthiest pregnancy possible, you’ll want to find ways to keep your weight gain under control.

How much should you gain by 20 weeks?

10 pounds
As you near the end of your first trimester, and begin the second, weight gain is expected to increase. Some providers like to see women with a “healthy” BMI prior to pregnancy, gain 10 pounds by 20 weeks. During the second and third trimester, guidelines often suggest gaining 1/2 to 1 pound per week.

How much should a 5 3 pregnant woman weight?

Pregnancy Weight Guidelines

Height Underweight (BMI <18.5) Healthy Weight (BMI 18.5-24.9)
5’3” <105 105-140
5’4” <108 108-145
5’5” <111 111-149
5’6” <115 115-154

How many kg can I gain during pregnancy?

Most pregnant women gain between 10kg and 12.5kg (22lb to 26lb), putting on most of the weight after week 20. Much of the extra weight is due to your baby growing, but your body will also be storing fat, ready to make breast milk after your baby is born.

How many pounds should you gain by 21 weeks pregnant?

Some providers like to see women with a “healthy” BMI prior to pregnancy, gain 10 pounds by 20 weeks. During the second and third trimester, guidelines often suggest gaining 1/2 to 1 pound per week. Whatever weight-gain range is determined to be right for you, try to gain the weight gradually.

How much weight should I have gained at 6 months pregnant?

Underweight women should gain 28 to 40 pounds. And overweight women may need to gain only 15 to 25 pounds during pregnancy. In general, you should gain about 2 to 4 pounds during the first 3 months you’re pregnant and 1 pound a week during the rest of your pregnancy.