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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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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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about pregnancy. Inside you'll learn... How to avoid unwanted excess pounds (for a healthy pregnancy and baby!). Exactly which pregnancy exercises get you fit and toned. How to have an easy labor and ...
www.pregnancywithoutpounds.com
Upside: Site dedicated to pregnancy nutrition and weight management
Downside: Site requires registration
gain weight but don't want to gain too much weight during your pregnancy right?
www.pregnanthealth.com/weight-gain-during-pregnancy-choosing-the-right-foods/
Upside: Advice on how to gain weight in a healthy manner
Downside: Must search to find additional weight gain information on the site
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 if I started off my pregnancy underweight? Does being underweight pose any risks to me or my baby? How can I make sure I stick to a sensible diet?
www.babycenter.com/0_pregnant-and-underweight-how-to-get-the-nutrients-you-need_1313894.bc
Upside: Good article on weight management if you are underweight and pregnant
Downside: Busy page
Pregnancy weight gain You need to be careful about how much weight you gain during your pregnancy. Gaining too much or too little can be harmful to you and your baby. How many pounds you need to add ...
www.pregnancy-info.net/pregnancy_weight_gain.html
Upside: Good summary weight gain recommendations
Downside: Ads can be confused for links, too many ads
Nowadays all we seem to be concerned with is how much anyone weighs. Is so and so fat? Or are they skinny? We really don't seem to care much about health.
pregnancy.about.com/cs/symptoms/a/weightgain.htm
Upside: Good overview on weight gain including how much and where it goes
Downside: Cluttered page