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Table 1-5

Recommended Range of Total Weight Gain in Pregnancy

Prepregnancy Weight CategoryPrepregnancy Body Mass Index (kg/m2)SingletonTwin Gestation
Underweight<18.528-40 lbNo recommendation
Normal weight18.5-24.925-35 lb37-54 lb
Overweight25-29.915-25 lb31-50 lb
Obese (all classes)30 and greater11-20 lb25-42 lb