Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

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SIU School of Medicine

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

General Pregnancy Information

Morning Sickness

Recommended Weight

Hospital Based Education (outside link)

Memorial Medical Center

Saint John's Hospital

Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Recommendations Based
on Pre-pregnancy Weight


Underweight	28-40 pounds
Normal weight	25-35 pounds
Overweight	15-25 pounds

Components of Weight Gain

Baby	7-8 pounds
Placenta & Amniotic fluid	2-4 pounds
Uterus (womb)	2-2 ½ pounds
Increased blood & body fluids	8 ½-12 pounds
Breast and other & body stores	5 ½-8 ½ pounds
TOTAL	25-35 pounds

Healthy Moms and Healthy Babies!