05/02/2026
Weight gain in pregnancy
It all depends on the patients pre pregnancy weight . Normal weight gain would be around 10-15kg
Most of this weight gain will be after the first trimester. Some ladies will lose weight during the first trimester due to their morning sickness.
The weight gain is due to water retention,
Babies weight, weight of placenta , amniotic fluid and increase size of uterus .
Exercise like walking helps keep patients weight incheck.
Increase weight gain gives rise to Diabetes, Hypertension and big baby.