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Pregnancy weight gain
Hi ,
I am 20 weeks 2 days now. On 12th week , I was 50.7 kg. Now I am 55 kgs. I have gained more than 4 kgs in last 8 weeks. Is this normal ? . My food habits are regular. Should I be worried ?. How much weight gain is expected in pregnancy ? I am 153 cms in height.
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Dr. Shweta Lodhi Umate
Gynecologist
7 yrs exp
Nagpur
4 kgs in 8 wks is ok
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Just check for gestational diabetes
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
29 yrs exp
Bhopal
Total 8 to 10 kg weight gain in pregnancy.
Monitor your weight .
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Dr. Shruti Dahiya
Gynecologist
3 yrs exp
Delhi
Total of 9-12 kgs of weight gain above pre pregnancy weight is normal. It's okay if you gained 4kgs in 8 weeks
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