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Talia Glickman-Simon Contributing writer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Weight tracking during pregnancy can be a helpful way to check in on your general health. Some people may find it comforting while others find it overwhelming. No matter what your feelings are, they are completely valid. Keep reading to learn about some safe and effective ways to track your weight during pregnancy. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get informed <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 <\/strong>A \u201chealthy\u201d weight depends on a few factors including medical history, lifestyle choices, and personal preferences. The Center for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends gaining between 11 and 40 lbs.<\/a> during pregnancy. This number will vary based on your pre-pregnancy weight. Here\u2019s how most providers calculate pre-pregnancy weight*:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BMI class<\/th>BMI<\/th>Healthy weight gain range (lbs.)<\/th><\/tr>
Underweight<\/td>Under 18.5<\/td>28-40 (12.7-18 kg)<\/td><\/tr>
Normal<\/td>18.5-24.9<\/td>25-35 (11-16 kg)<\/td><\/tr>
Overweight<\/td>25-29.9<\/td>15-25 (7-11 kg)<\/td><\/tr>
Obese<\/td>30+<\/td>11-20 (5-9 kg)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*The terms \u201cunderweight,\u201d \u201cnormal,\u201d \u201coverweight,\u201d and \u201cobese\u201d are the CDC\u2019s attempt to categorize and simplify the calculations. These words do not reflect your character or value. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focus on your physical health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People who are pregnant in bigger bodies may be more likely to face certain medical conditions. While this isn\u2019t true for everyone, it\u2019s still a good idea to be aware of what might come up throughout pregnancy. Some of the most common obstacles are related to hypertension<\/a>, otherwise known as high blood pressure. Here are the top three types of hypertension, all of which can be tracked independent of weight: <\/p>\n\n\n\n