Question

During the second and third trimesters, a pregnant woman who begins pregnancy at a healthy weight should gain approximately ______ pound(s) per week.

Answer 1

Answer is 1 pound per week
Reason

Steady weight gain is more important in the second and third trimesters — especially if you start out at a healthy weight or you're underweight. According to the guidelines, you'll gain about 1 pound (0.5 kilogram) a week until delivery.