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Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator

Compare current pregnancy weight gain with BMI- and pregnancy-type-based total and week-by-week reference ranges.

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Pregnancy weight goals are individualized. Use prenatal-care guidance, especially for twins, significant symptoms, or rapid weight change.
Current weight gain
Reference gain by current week
Reference total gain
Comparison
Pre-pregnancy BMI
Pre-pregnancy BMI category

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    Reference ranges depend on pre-pregnancy BMI and singleton or twin pregnancy; expected-to-date gain interpolates first-trimester gain and later weekly rates.

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How it works

The calculator derives pre-pregnancy BMI and applies separate total-gain ranges for singleton and twin pregnancies. It also estimates a broad week-specific interval.

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Input query strings

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  • ?unitSystem= Units

    Choice · Required · Default: imperial · Accepted values: imperial, metric

  • ?pregnancyType= Pregnancy type

    Choice · Required · Default: singleton · Accepted values: singleton, twins

  • ?gestationalWeek= Current gestational week

    Number · Required · Default: 20

  • ?preWeightKg= Pre-pregnancy weight

    Number · Required · Default: 64 · Used when unitSystem = metric

  • ?currentWeightKg= Current weight

    Number · Required · Default: 69 · Used when unitSystem = metric

  • ?heightCm= Height

    Number · Required · Default: 165 · Used when unitSystem = metric

  • ?preWeightLb= Pre-pregnancy weight

    Number · Required · Default: 141 · Used when unitSystem = imperial

  • ?currentWeightLb= Current weight

    Number · Required · Default: 152 · Used when unitSystem = imperial

  • ?feet= Height feet

    Number · Required · Default: 5 · Used when unitSystem = imperial

  • ?inches= Height inches

    Number · Required · Default: 5 · Used when unitSystem = imperial

Outputs

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  • currentGain Current weight gain

    Text · Primary output

  • expectedByWeek Reference gain by current week

    Text

  • totalRange Reference total gain

    Text

  • status Comparison

    Text

  • prePregnancyBmi Pre-pregnancy BMI

    Number

  • bmiCategory Pre-pregnancy BMI category

    Text

Prenatal context

Weight change during pregnancy has many causes. The comparison is educational and should be interpreted with prenatal-care guidance rather than used as a stand-alone target.

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Limitations
  • Pregnancy weight goals are individualized. Use prenatal-care guidance, especially for twins, significant symptoms, or rapid weight change.
  • Health results are educational estimates, not a diagnosis or treatment recommendation. Individual circumstances may require a qualified clinician's assessment.