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Pregnancy weight gain: What's healthy?
When you're carrying twins or other multiples
Working with your health care provider
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Pregnancy weight-gain guidelines
When you're pregnant with twins or other multiples
When you're overweight
When you're underweight
When you gain too much
Where does pregnancy weight gain go?
Putting on the pounds
Working with your healthcare professional
Working with your health care provider
Content
Pregnancy weight-gain guidelines
When you're pregnant with twins or other multiples
When you're overweight
When you're underweight
When you gain too much
Where does pregnancy weight gain go?
Putting on the pounds
Working with your healthcare professional
Working with your healthcare professional
Your healthcare professional keeps a close eye on your weight during pregnancy. You can do your part by eating a nutritious diet. Most pregnant people also should aim to get at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise on most days. This type of exercise includes activities such as brisk walking and swimming. It is safe to continue a longer or more intense exercise routine if you followed one before you became pregnant. But talk with your healthcare professional before you start a new exercise program.
Also, be sure to go to all of your prenatal healthcare checkups while you're pregnant. To keep your pregnancy weight gain on target, your healthcare professional may suggest ways to boost calories or cut back as needed.
