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Pregnant women must eat well and are encouraged to eat a variety of foods. Weight gain is a normal and healthy part of pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters (i.e., the 14th ...
www.womenshealthchannel.com/nutrition/index.shtml
Upside: Detailed article on how much to weight to gain and how much is too much
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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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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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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
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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
Francis-Cheung,Francis Cheung IF YOU ARE READING THIS BOOK, YOU ARE PROBABLY A WOMAN WHO watches her weight.
www.amazon.com/Pregnancy-Weight-Management-Theresa-Francis-Cheung/dp/1580623336
Upside: Site selling weight management book
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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
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