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How much weight should you gain during pregnancy?

Recommended pregnancy weight gain depends on pre-pregnancy body mass index. For people who start at a normal weight, a total gain of about 11 to 16 kg is a commonly used range.

Excessive gain can increase the risk of gestational diabetes, a large baby, and cesarean birth; too little gain can be linked to low birth weight. Your clinician can help set a personal target.