Weight Gain

When you are pregnant, you need to eat more to help the growth and development of your baby, as well as for the changes in your own body that promote a healthy pregnancy. During at least the last 6 months of pregnancy, you need to eat or drink about 100𤬜 more calories per day than you did before you were pregnant.
How much weight you gain during pregnancy depends on your weight before pregnancy (see box). A healthy gain for most women is between 25 and 35 pounds. If you are overweight, you should gain less, but some weight gain is normal. If you are underweight, you should gain more. Talk with your doctor about the amount of weight you can expect to gain. This may vary if you are pregnant with more than one baby