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Where am I now? (week of pregnancy and current weight)optional

Completed weeks according to the maternity record

kg

Recommended weight gain

11.5 – 16kg

11.5 – 16

With a pre-pregnancy BMI of 23.0 (Normal weight), the IOM guidelines recommend a gain of 11.5 to 16 kg over the whole pregnancy.

Pre-pregnancy BMI
23.03
Min. gain
11.5 kg
Max. gain
16 kg
Per weekin the 2nd and 3rd trimester
0.35 – 0.50 kg

All categories (IOM 2009)

Underweight (BMI < 18.5)
12.5 – 18 kg
Normal weight (BMI 18.5–24.9)
11.5 – 16 kg
Overweight (BMI 25–29.9)
7 – 11.5 kg
Obesity (BMI ≥ 30)
5 – 9 kg

This calculator is based on the 2009 IOM guidelines and provides general guidance. Every pregnancy is individual. Weight gain and progress should always be monitored by your gynecologist or midwife. Different recommendations apply for multiple pregnancies.

How this was calculated
BMI = pre-pregnancy weight (kg) ÷ height (m)²
65 ÷ 1.68² = 23.03

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