Healthy weight gain during pregnancy

Steady weight gain during pregnancy is normal and important for your health and your developing baby. However, it is also important not to gain too much weight. Pregnant women don’t need to “eat for two” in fact the calories per day that are pregnant woman needs is very similar to the caloric intake needed for a non pregnant woman.

If you are pregnant, a good approach is to eat to satisfy your appetite and continue to monitor your weight. For women who are a healthy weight, it is recommended that you gain between 11.5 and 16 kg. Underweight women may need to gain more weight (between 12.5 and 18 kg).

If you are overweight, pregnancy is not the time to start dieting or trying to lose weight. However, it is recommended for women who are overweight to gain less weight during pregnancy (between 5 and 11.5 kg).

You can find out more here - https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/pregnancy-and-diet