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Question

A woman with pre-pregnancy BMI 23 aims for a middle-target total GWG of 30 lb. She gains 4 lb during the first trimester (weeks 1–13). Calculate the average weekly weight gain she should aim for from week 14 through week 40 (inclusive) to end with a total gain of 30 lb. Show your calculations.

Accepted Answer

≈0.96 lb per week

Answer

≈2.0 lb per week

Answer

≈1.5 lb per week, which would ensure a faster but acceptable pace and make up the remaining weight over two-thirds of the trimester period

Answer

≈0.5 lb per week