Without a doubt one of the best stages of a woman is pregnant, but it is also when one of the situations that causes the most terror can arise, weight gain.
It is essential to take care of health always and more at this stage, that is why the extra kilos are something that must be monitored during pregnancy for the good of the mother and baby.
Here applies ignoring the famous phrase “Now you eat for two”, since it can lead to excesses and poor nutrition. Likewise, complications such as diabetes, blood pressure, pre-eclampsia, premature birth, or overweight babies can be avoided.
Take care of your health and that of your baby …
To avoid these problems, you should have a balanced diet and exercise without harming the baby.
HOW MANY KILOS CAN I GAIN IN PREGNANCY?
The kilos “allowed” during the sweet wait vary depending on your Body Mass Index (BMI).
- If your BMI is less than 18.5, you should increase from 13 to 18 kilos.
If your BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9 (the normal or healthy range), you should increase from 11 to 16 kilos.
If your BMI is between 25.0 and 29.9, you should increase between six and 11 kilos.
If your BMI exceeds 30.0, you must increase between five and nine kilos.
Be careful…
KEEP TRACK OF YOUR WEIGHT
The ideal is to have a healthy weight before seeking conception, as this will be within the “normal” ranges.
We recommend that you keep a weekly and monthly record of your weight, as this will help you to be more aware of what you eat. Also, don’t forget to go to your monthly consultations. The ideal is to have a healthy weight before seeking conception, as this will be within the “normal” ranges.
We recommend that you keep a weekly and monthly record of your weight, as this will help you to be more aware of what you eat. Also, don’t forget to go to your monthly consultations.
How many kilos have you gained in pregnancy?