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This guide is for educational purposes only. Always consult your healthcare provider about your pregnancy weight gain.
Pregnancy Progress
Week 28 of 40 (70%)
13.8-20.5
lbs gained to date
25-35 lbs
total target
0.8-1
lbs/week rate
+450
cal/day extra
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The fetus is the size of an eggplant. The fetus can blink, cough, and hiccup. Weight gain accelerates.
Kick counts become important. Track at least 10 movements in 2 hours.
Prevents anemia before delivery. Supports oxygen delivery to the growing baby.
The fetal brain triples in size during the third trimester. DHA is essential.
Fetal bone hardening requires significant calcium. Continue supplementing.
Supports blood clotting for delivery. Found in leafy greens.
+450 calories per day
During the third trimester, you need about 450 extra calories per day. The baby is gaining weight rapidly.
The fetus is the size of an eggplant. The fetus can blink, cough, and hiccup. Weight gain accelerates.
Discuss weight with your provider at every prenatal visit. Seek immediate guidance if you gain more than 3 lbs in one week (may indicate preeclampsia) or if you are losing weight after the first trimester.
At week 28 with Normal Weight BMI (BMI 18.5-24.9), the IOM recommends a total gain of 13.8-20.5 lbs so far. Your overall pregnancy target is 25-35 lbs.
For Normal Weight BMI at week 28, a healthy gain is 13.8-20.5 lbs total. If you are outside this range, talk to your healthcare provider. Individual variation is normal.
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