Weight gain in pregnancy

In early weeks, the patient may loose weight because of nausea and vomiting. The weight gain is progressive until the last 1-2 week. 

The total weight gain during the course of pregnancy for a healthy woman is average 12 kg.

Reproductive weight gain - 6 kg
                Net weight gain - 6 kg


Reproductive weight gain -

   Fetus - 3.3 kg

   Placenta - 0.6 kg
   Liquor - 0.8 kg

   Uterus - 0.9 kg
   Breast - 0.4 kg