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NUTRITION IN PREGNANCY AND LACTATION 575<br />

Prepregnancy<br />

Weight Category<br />

Body Mass<br />

Index (BMI)<br />

Recommended Range of Total<br />

Weight Gain (lb)<br />

Recommended Rates of Weight Gain in the 2 nd<br />

<strong>and</strong> 3 rd Trimesters (lb/wk)<br />

Underweight<br />

Less than<br />

18.8<br />

28-40 1 (1-1.3)<br />

Normal weight 18.5-24.9 25-35 1 (0.8-1)<br />

Overweight 25-29.9 15-25 0.6 (0.5-0.7)<br />

Obese<br />

30 <strong>and</strong><br />

greater<br />

11-20 0.5 (0.4-0.6)<br />

Table 11.1. Recommended weight gain during pregnancy depends on prepregnancy BMI. 7<br />

Exercising during pregnancy can promote the health of both the mother <strong>and</strong> the baby.<br />

According to the American College of Obstetricians <strong>and</strong> Gynecologists, regular exercise in<br />

pregnancy can reduce back pain, ease constipation, promote healthy weight gain, improve<br />

overall fitness, <strong>and</strong> help with weight loss after the baby is born. It may also decrease<br />

the risk of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, <strong>and</strong> cesarean delivery. ACOG recommends<br />

that pregnant women get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each<br />

week. Most forms of exercise are safe in pregnancy; women should consult their healthcare<br />

provider for individualized advice about exercising while pregnant. 9

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