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Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator

Show singleton-pregnancy total weight-gain reference ranges based on pre-pregnancy BMI.

How It Works

CDC singleton total-gain ranges: BMI<18.5: 28–40 lb; 18.5–<25: 25–35 lb; 25–<30: 15–25 lb; BMI≥30: 11–20 lb.

Observed gain=current weight−pre-pregnancy weight. These are total-pregnancy ranges, not week-specific targets.

Scope and Limitations

  • Singleton pregnancy only; not for multiple gestation or individual clinical treatment. Compare timing and personal needs with a prenatal clinician.

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FAQs

How does this calculator work?

CDC singleton total-gain ranges: BMI<18.5: 28–40 lb; 18.5–<25: 25–35 lb; 25–<30: 15–25 lb; BMI≥30: 11–20 lb.

What assumptions should I check?

Singleton pregnancy only; not for multiple gestation or individual clinical treatment. Compare timing and personal needs with a prenatal clinician. Observed gain=current weight−pre-pregnancy weight. These are total-pregnancy ranges, not week-specific targets.