Question

An adolescent primigravid client at 26 weeks' gestation has gained 25 lb (11.34 kg) since becoming pregnant. Which of the following is the recommended amount of weight gain during the third trimester?

Answer 1

It is most recommended that she gain 1 lb (0.45 kg) per week.

Step-by-step explanation:

As we already know, the body of a pregnant woman undergoes several changes, weight is one of them.

During pregnancy it is necessary that the woman has a recommended weight gain to keep her and the baby healthy. This weight that will be gained should be enough to promote a fat reserve that will protect the baby against some harm, as well as promote an ideal energy reserve for the mother's body.

It is important, that the woman knows what the ideal weight gain for her, so she avoids problems with obesity, diabetes and others that can harm her pregnancy. The recommended weight that a pregnant woman should gain from the third trimester of pregnancy is 1 lb (0.45 kg) per week.

Answer 2

0.2 kg to 0.5 kg (0.5 to 1 pound) is the recommended weight gain in the third trimester.

Step-by-step explanation:

Pregnancy is a period between conception and child birth. It is a period when a woman has been medically confirmed to be carrying a baby. It usually lasts approximately 40 weeks. This is a time in a woman's life when she needs to take care of her health and adhere to the physician's instructions to enable her have a safe delivery without complications. There are three stages of pregnancy:

First trimester- This period marks the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Second trimester- This period spans from week 13 to week 25.

Third trimester - This period spans from week 26 till birth.

Each stage has its own marked body changes and differ in amount of weight gain.

In the first trimester, the recommended weight gain is between 0.5 kg to 2 kg(1.1 to 4.4 pounds).

In the second trimester, the average healthy weight gain is between 0.2 kg to 0.5 kg (0.5 to 1 pound).

In the third trimester, the recommended healthy weight gain is between 0.2 kg to 0.5 kg (0.5 to 1 pound).