INFOGRAPHICPREGNANCY

Where Does the Pregnancy Weight Gain Go?

By Twill Care Editors
Reviewed by Alyssa Quimby, M.D.
October 03, 2023
Where the Weight Goes During Pregnancy Baby = 6–9 pounds Uterus = 2 pounds Placenta = 1½ pounds Amniotic fluid = 2 pounds Breasts/chest = 2 pounds Blood and other fluids = 8 pounds Muscle and fat = 7 pounds * Everyone is different! These are just estimates. Ask your doctor how much weight you should gain during your pregnancy. Source: WomensHealth.gov

The weight you gain during pregnancy helps your body change. These changes support your fetus as they grow and develop—and after they’re born if you breastfeed.

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