As the mother-to-be of multiples, you’ll need to approachpregnancy weight gaindifferently than mothers of singletons.
Gaining the recommended amount can help you avoid various issues during your pregnancy and after you give birth.
But just how much should you plan to gain?
Heres an overview of how much you should expect to gain until your twins or multiples arrive.
(Use thisNational Institutes of Health BMI calculatorto compute yours.)
Gaining pregnancy weight can be challenging and sometimes scary, but it’s only temporary.
Dropping 30 pounds two weeks after delivering twins is not uncommon.
Twin pregnancy weight gain chart
Here’s what to aim for depending on your starting weight.
Expecting triplets or more?
Take these numbers as more of a rough estimate.
Your doctor will help you determine the right amount of weight gain for you.
Ah, if only it were so simple.
The fact is that in a multiple pregnancy,each trimesterpresents its own challenges.
The good news: For some women, eating small amounts of food can actually help calm the stomach.
If you aren’t so lucky, relax.
you could catch up later.
Second trimester
If you’re lucky, your nausea will have subsided around the 12-week mark.
(For some, it’s more like week 16 or even week 20.)
(If you’ve been gaining steadily through the first trimester, aim for 1.5 pounds a week.)
By 32 weeks, your twins may be four pounds each.
But don’t give up on your healthy eating plan.
Your babies are really growing now, and they need the nutrition a well-balanced diet provides.
(This makes more sense when you remember thatmost multiple pregnancies don’t make it to 40 weeks.)
You may need to meet with dietitian and use nutritional supplementation for extra help.
