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Am I On The Right Weight Gain Pattern At 22 Weeks Of Pregnancy?
Question: I'm 22 weeks pregnant now. Initially I was 47 kgs and lost 2 kg during my first trimester. Now I'm at 49kgs. I'm not sure if I'm gaining properly. I'm taking a diet suggested by my dietician. Am I on the right weight gain pattern?
Brief Answer:
Yes. You are gaining weight normally.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you have a normal BMI, the body mass index, the average weight gain during the whole period of pregnancy is between 11.5 to 16 kg.
Of this, the weight gain during the first trimester is very little, around 0-2 kg. During the second trimester, the weight gain is around half-a-kg. per week, or about 2 kg. per month. Going by these, your weight gain is in the normal pattern. Please do continue with the same.
Hope I have answered your query. Please feel free to contact for further information. I will be happy to help.
Regards,
Dr. Shanti V.
Yes. You are gaining weight normally.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you have a normal BMI, the body mass index, the average weight gain during the whole period of pregnancy is between 11.5 to 16 kg.
Of this, the weight gain during the first trimester is very little, around 0-2 kg. During the second trimester, the weight gain is around half-a-kg. per week, or about 2 kg. per month. Going by these, your weight gain is in the normal pattern. Please do continue with the same.
Hope I have answered your query. Please feel free to contact for further information. I will be happy to help.
Regards,
Dr. Shanti V.
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