Enter your height and weight before pregnancy to see a general weight-gain range.
Your estimate
For your whole pregnancy.
Estimated gain by week 12
Weekly guide after week 13
Weight gain varies from week to week. These estimates can help you talk with your care team about what is right for you.
For twins, your care team can guide you on weight gain at each stage. This tool shows a total range only.
Your BMI before pregnancy is approximately . BMI uses height and weight to select a general guideline. It does not tell the whole story of your health or pregnancy.
Your pregnancy needs more individual guidance than this calculator can offer. If you are expecting triplets or more, or your starting BMI is 40 or above, your care team can help you find a weight-gain goal that fits your needs.
These ranges are a general guide for adults during pregnancy. Follow your care team's advice, which takes your health and your baby's growth into account.
The general range depends on your height and weight before pregnancy and whether you are expecting one baby or twins. Use it to start a conversation at a prenatal visit. Your care team may recommend a different goal for you.
Not necessarily. Weight gain is often smaller early in pregnancy and increases as pregnancy progresses. You do not need to reach the same number each week. Talk with your care team about your own pattern.
A calculator cannot assess your pregnancy. If you are concerned about gaining or losing weight, bring it up with your care team. They can look at your health and your baby's growth together and offer support.
Yes. Select Twins to see the CDC's general range for a twin pregnancy. If you are expecting three or more babies, your care team will help you set an individual goal.
For one baby, the estimate assumes a gradual gain of 1.1–4.4 lb over the first 13 weeks, followed by the weekly range for your starting weight and height. Your own pattern may be different. The weekly estimate and total recommendation are separate guides, so they may not line up exactly at week 40.
We use the CDC's published pregnancy weight-gain ranges, based on weight and height before pregnancy. The results are shown in pounds. These are general guidelines, not a personal care plan.
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