Question

The recommended pregnancy weight gain range for a woman whose pre-pregnancy BMI falls within the 18.5-24.9 kg/m2 range is ____, while the recommended pregnancy weight gain range for a woman whose pre-pregnancy BMI is greater that 30kg/m2 is ______

Answer 1

If before pregnancy, you were… You should gain…

Underweight BMI less than 18.5 28-40 pounds

Normal Weight BMI 18.5-24.9 25-35 pounds

Overweight BMI 25.0-29.9 15-25 pounds

Obese BMI greater than or equal to 30.0 11- 20 pounds