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    How much weight should I gain during my pregnancy?

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    Dr Ken Law

    Gynaecologist, Gynaecologist - Infertility (IVF) Specialist, Obstetrician

    Dr Ken Law is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in Brisbane, operating out of Greenslopes Private Hospital, delivering babies at Greenslopes Maternity. He has special interests … View Profile

    The amount of weight gained depends on your pre-pregnancy body mass index, as well as whether you are having a singleton or twin pregnancy.
    For a singleton pregnancy, and for someone with a normal body mass index before pregnancy, a rough rule of thumb is that during the first trimester you should put on a total of 1 to 2 kilograms. And during the second and third trimester, you should put on around 400 g pure weight.

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    Dr Gary Sykes

    Obstetrician

    Dr Gary Sykes is a graduate Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B, B.S.) from Sydney University. He commenced his initial postgraduate training at … View Profile

    I tell patients asa rough guide it works out to 1-2 kg per month or 10-12 kg in a pregnancy, though there are lots of reasons why this will vary. Check out my web site at http://www.obstetricexcellence.com.au/questions-and-answers/weight-gain

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