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Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator

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Calculates the recommended weight gain during pregnancy based on pre-pregnancy Body Mass Index (BMI).

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Pre-pregnancy Weight and Pre-pregnancy Height in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Pre-pregnancy BMI and Recommended Weight Gain in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Healthy Weight

Pre-pregnancy Weight: 130 pounds; Pre-pregnancy Height: 64 inches

Pre-pregnancy BMI: 22.3 kg/m²; Recommended Weight Gain: 25-35 lbs pounds

Underweight

Pre-pregnancy Weight: 110 pounds; Pre-pregnancy Height: 66 inches

Pre-pregnancy BMI: 17.8 kg/m²; Recommended Weight Gain: 28-40 lbs pounds

Overweight

Pre-pregnancy Weight: 180 pounds; Pre-pregnancy Height: 64 inches

Pre-pregnancy BMI: 30.9 kg/m²; Recommended Weight Gain: 11-20 lbs pounds

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Important

Use the result as an estimate and confirm any medical decisions with a qualified professional.