According to cdc.gov, if you are underweight or your BMI is less than 18.5 before pregnancy, you should gain 28-40 pounds. If we come to those whose weight is normal weight and whose BMI lies between 18.5 to 24.9 should gain 25 to 35 pounds. The mother who comes in the category of overweight should gain 12-25 pounds. Lastly, if the mother comes in obese or BMI is more than 30.0 should gain 11 to 20 pounds.
Dr Bhavana Gautam
According to cdc.gov, if you are underweight or your BMI is less than 18.5 before pregnancy, you should gain 28-40 pounds. If we come to those whose weight is normal weight and whose BMI lies between 18.5 to 24.9 should gain 25 to 35 pounds. The mother who comes in the category of overweight should gain 12-25 pounds. Lastly, if the mother comes in obese or BMI is more than 30.0 should gain 11 to 20 pounds.