Weight Gain Required During a Twin Pregnancy!
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- Babies During pregnancy, it's normal to worry about weight gain, especially if you're having multiples. The extra weight gain is not just from eating more, but also due to the combined weight of the babies, extra fluid and tissue, uterine growth, and increased blood volume needed to supply the placenta(s) with nourishment for more than one baby.
- In 2009, Dr. Barbara Luke, a Michigan State University professor, led a study of over 2,000 twin pregnancies to devise guidelines on weight gain. The study evaluated maternal weight gain and fetal growth to develop models of optimal weight gain based on pre-pregnancy BMI. These guidelines are still in use today
- Weight gain during pregnancy for twins depends on your BMI: -
- Healthy, normal-weight mothers (BMI 18.5–24.9): 37–54 lbs -
- Overweight mothers (BMI 25.0–29.9): 31–50 lbs -
- Obese mothers (BMI 30.0+): 25–42 lbs
- Use the CDC's calculator to calculate your BMI. Nearly half of pregnant women exceed the recommended weight gain range, which can cause health issues for them and their babies.
- The rate of weight gain during pregnancy depends on various factors such as fetal growth, fluid retention, and diet and exercise. Eating a healthy diet throughout pregnancy is crucial to provide all the necessary nutrients for two growing babies. Women should gain about half to one pound per week during the first trimester, while 1.5 pounds per week is appropriate for most women during the second and third trimesters until the eighth month. After that, weight gain begins to taper off until the due date. Twin pregnancies may experience more morning sickness due to increased hormones.
- Source:-https://www.verywellfamily.com/twin-pregnancy-weight-gain-2447480
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