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Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Don't be shocked when you step on the scale! It's normal to gain weight during your pregnancy, as your baby grows. The average gain is around 25 to 35 lb (11.5 to 16 kg).

Areas of weight gain during pregnancy

Breasts 1lb
Blood 3 1/3 lb
Baby 7 ½ lb
Placenta 1 1/3 lb
Amniotic fluid 2 lb
Uterus 2 lb
Fat reserves 6 ½ lb
Maternal fluids 3 ½ lb
Total = 27 lb

The amount of post-pregnancy weight loss varies from woman to woman. Most women find they return to within 2.5 to 5 lb of their original weight in the year following delivery.

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The information on this website is compiled and written by;

Vancouver Pregnancy & labour (labor) Acupuncturist

Raeghan Siemens, R.Ac., DTCM
Raeghan Siemens has always had an interest in medicine;
but she found her true passion in Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture.
Her special interests are treating Pregnancy related issues and aiding women through labour (labor).

Raeghan practices at Acubalance Wellness Centre Ltd. in Vancouver BC Canada.

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