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Facts about weight gain: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a weight gain of 25 to 37 pounds during pregnancy for women who were a normal weight bef
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/aboutpregweightgain.html
Upside: Excellent summary of facts and how much weight to gain
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Plot your weight gain during your pregnancy Chart your personal weight gain alongside the average pattern curve represented in the example chart below. Be consistent regarding clothing and time of ...
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/28699_1914.asp
Upside: Average weight gain chart by week
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Weigh to Grow You're pregnant, right? So you get to eat as many french fries as you want, right? Wrong! You need to be careful about how much weight you gain during your pregnancy. Gaining too much ...
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_153.asp
Upside: Tailored advice based on your weight situation; helpful links to weight gain chart and BMI index
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There's no one-size-fits-all approach to pregnancy weight gain. Here's help gaining the right amount of weight. Like it or not, pregnancy weight gain is inevitable. Your baby's growth and development ...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/pregnancy-weight-gain/PR00111
Upside: Superb information and related links
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How much weight should I put on during pregnancy? Your questions answered. * What if I'm overweight? * What if I'm underweight? * What if I'm diabetic?
www.babycenter.com.au/pregnancy/antenatalhealth/physicalhealth/weightgain/
Upside: Detailed article covering many key questions; with user comments too
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Experts say the old targets need to be revised to take into account the obesity epidemic and the long-term health of women and children
www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2007/09/10/hlsc0910.htm
Upside: Article on weight gain targets
Downside: Targeted towards physicians
How much weight should I gain? What if I gain too much weight? What if I don't gain enough weight?
www.med.umich.edu/obgyn/smartmoms/pregnancy/nutrition/weightgain.htm
Upside: Very good overview of key weight gain questions
Downside: Limited additional links; graphic may not load
Many pregnant women are concerned about weight gain - what is too much. Too much weight gain could increase your chances of experiencing certain health conditions during pregnancy, like gestational ...
www.bestdietforme.com/PregnancyAndWeightGain.htm
Upside: Helpful advice on how much weight to gain and what to do if you gain too much
Downside: Embedded ads; needs links to BMI tool
"I'm going to look like the Good Year Blimp! How can I possibly add so much weight to my present frame?"
www.plus-size-pregnancy.org/Weight_Gain_in_Pregnancy.html
Upside: Article on plus-size pregnancy weight gain
Downside: Old article, no additional information available
There is so much focus on ensuring that you don't gain too much weight in pregnancy. But the truth is that there are some women who actually need to gain more weight than they have been gaining. Here ...
pregnancy.about.com/od/weightgain/a/gainweightpg.htm
Upside: Good article with tips on how to gain weight in a healthy manner
Downside: Cluttered page, short article