Table 1 Institute of Medicine (IOM) 2009 guidelines for total gestational weight gain
Pre pregnancy Weight category | Pre pregnancy BMI | Recommended pregnancy weight gain based on IOM guidelines |
|---|---|---|
Underweight | < 18.5 kg/m2 | 12.5 - 18 kg |
Normal weight | 18.5 - 24.9 kg/m2 | 11.5 - 16 kg |
Overweight | 25 - 29.9 kg/m2 | 7 - 11.5 kg |
Obese | ≥30 kg/m2 | 5 - 9 kg |