How do I know how much weight should gain during my pregnancy?

Stop reading magazines about how many kgs gained a known model during her pregnancy or what you heard from your friend. The weight you should take during your pregnancy depends on your prepregnancy BMI (Body Mass Index). So if you want to know how much Kg you should take during your pregnancy follow next steps:

• ·         Calculate your prepregnancy BMI (  BMI = mass(Kg) / (height(m) )² )

• ·         Find the appropriate weight gain according  your prepregnancy BMI , at the following table:   

 

Tip: Keep in touch with your weight daily for gaining the appropriate range of Kgs , and ask the advice of an experienced doctor or nutritionist.