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3. Introduction Weight Gain During Pregnancy Risks of Excessive Weight Gain Healthy Eating Exercise Breastfeeding

4. What is Appropriate Weight Gain? Depends on Pre-pregnancy Weight Healthy Weight : 25-35 pounds Overweight : 15-25 pounds Very Overweight : 15 pounds Underweight : 28-40 pounds

5. Where does the weight go? 2 # increased breast size 2 # increased uterus and muscles 8 # blood and fluids 11 # fetus and placenta 4-8 # mom’s fat stores