An Approximate Breakdown of Weight Gain During Pregnancy
The weight that is gained during pregnancy can vary for different women. This breakdown of weight gain during pregnancy can serve as a helpful guide to know where those extra pounds are coming from.
Baby – 7½ pounds
Enlargement of uterus – 2 pounds
Placenta – 1½ pounds
Amniotic fluid – 2 pounds
Breast enlargement – 2 pounds
Extra blood and fluid volume – 8 pounds
Extra fat stores – 7 pounds
Total – 30 pounds