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Pregnancy weight gain calculator

The healthy weight gain range by week for your pre-pregnancy BMI, for one baby or twins.

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  • Works on any device

About Pregnancy weight gain calculator

Shows the recommended gain range by week from your pre-pregnancy BMI, for one baby or twins, based on Institute of Medicine guidelines. For a normal BMI with one baby, the total target is about 11.5 to 16 kg. Gain is slow in the first trimester and faster later.

How to use Pregnancy weight gain calculator

  1. Enter your height and pre-pregnancy weight.
  2. Choose one baby or twins.
  3. Read the healthy gain range for each week.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

How much weight should I gain in pregnancy?

It depends on your starting BMI. With a normal BMI and one baby, 11.5 to 16 kg is the usual range. Your midwife can advise.

Why does pre-pregnancy BMI matter?

Recommended weight gain depends on where you started. People with a lower BMI are advised to gain more, and those with a higher BMI less.

What if I am outside the range?

Do not worry over a single week, as gain is uneven. Talk to your midwife or doctor, who can look at your whole situation.

Is Pregnancy weight gain calculator free?

Yes. Pregnancy weight gain calculator on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

Can I put Pregnancy weight gain calculator on my own website?

Yes. Use the Embed on your site button under the tool to copy a short piece of code and paste it into your page. It is free, needs no account, and the tool keeps working inside your page.

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