Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator with Visual Chart | MommyCare

Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator

Track your healthy weight gain throughout pregnancy with personalized recommendations and visual progress chart

Calculate Your Weight Gain

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Understanding Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain

Gaining the right amount of weight during pregnancy helps your baby grow to a healthy size and makes it easier to lose the weight after delivery. Our calculator provides personalized recommendations based on your pre-pregnancy BMI and current week.

Where Does the Weight Go?

Pregnancy weight is distributed to support your baby's growth and your changing body:

  • Baby: 7-8 pounds (3-3.5 kg)
  • Placenta: 1-2 pounds (0.5-1 kg)
  • Amniotic fluid: 2 pounds (1 kg)
  • Uterus growth: 2 pounds (1 kg)
  • Breast tissue: 2 pounds (1 kg)
  • Blood volume: 4 pounds (2 kg)
  • Fluid retention: 4 pounds (2 kg)
  • Maternal fat stores: 6-8 pounds (3-4 kg)

BMI Categories and Recommendations

  • Underweight (BMI < 18.5): 28-40 lbs (12.5-18 kg)
  • Normal weight (BMI 18.5-24.9): 25-35 lbs (11.5-16 kg)
  • Overweight (BMI 25-29.9): 15-25 lbs (7-11.5 kg)
  • Obese (BMI ≥ 30): 11-20 lbs (5-9 kg)
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