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In pregnancy weight gain is common phenomenon. In
early week of pregnancy some times lady may lose
weight because of nausea or vomiting.
During
subsequent month of pregnancy the weight gain is
progressive until the last one week. The total weight
gain during entire pregnancy is 10-12kg..During 1-3
months i.e. first trimester one and half kg. and in
second trimester 3-6 near about
4kg.approximately,third trimester 2-2and half per
month.
The total weight gain at term is distributed as:
1.Reproductive weight gain-6kg it involved weight of
fetus, placental, liquor, uterus and breasts.
2.Net maternal weight gain is 6 kg. i.e. increase in
blood volume, increase in extra cellular
fluid, accumulation of fats and protein.
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