During pregnancy, women's weight may increase, some may gain 10-20 pounds, and some may gain 50-60 pounds. These increases in weight are not only due to the pregnant woman gaining weight, but also include other aspects. What are the weight gains during pregnancy?
The weight gain during pregnancy includes the weight gain of the fetus, placenta, amniotic fluid, breast tissue, blood, maternal fat, and uterus. These weights add up to about 12 kilograms, but this is also an average value, and everyone's situation is different. Some may increase more, while others may increase less.
It is not advisable to gain too much weight during pregnancy, as excessive weight gain can have a significant impact on the fetus. Some pregnant women may increase their weight to 70-80 pounds, which can cause problems with their children's obesity, blood sugar, and blood lipids in the future, affecting their lifelong health. If there is too little weight gain during pregnancy, it indicates poor fetal development in the uterus, which increases the risk of premature birth. So, weight gain during pregnancy should be controlled within the standard range.
In order to gain both nutrition and weight during pregnancy, it is recommended to eat more skim milk, lean meat, citrus fruits, bananas, whole wheat bread, green vegetables, eggs, low-fat yogurt, etc. Moreover, appropriate exercise during pregnancy can enhance immunity and prevent overweight.
