Where Does All The Weight Go?

Most babies weigh between 7 and 8 pounds when they are born, so why do pregnant women gain 25 pounds or more?

The average weight gain during a normal, healthy pregnancy is 25 to 35 pounds. If a woman was underweight before becoming pregnant she may gain more and if she was overweight before becoming pregnant she may gain less.

So where does all the weight go? Well...

Breasts 1.1 lbs
Placenta 1.6 lbs
Amniotic Fluid 2 lbs
Fetus 8.3 lbs.
Uterus 2.4 lbs
Blood 3 lbs
Other fluid 6.1
Fat 8.5 lbs

Total = 33lbs

For more information on weight gain during pregnancy, visit www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/eatingfortwo.htm

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