For a healthy pregnancy outcome, the recommended weight gain during pregnancy is:
a. 1.4 to 1.8 kg (3 to 4 lbs) each month in the first trimester, then 0.4 kg (1 lb) per week for a total of 11 to 16 kg (25 to 35 lbs)
b. 0.4 kg (1 lb) each week for a total of 18 kg (40 lbs)
c. 1.4 to 1.8 kg (3 to 4 lbs) each week for the first trimester, then 0.4 kg (1 lb) per month for a total of 19 to 24.5 kg (42 to 54 lbs)
d. 0.4 to 0.8 kg (1 to 2 lbs) per month for a total of 5.5 to 8 kg (12 to 18 lbs)
ANS: A
The accepted weight gain is 3 to 4 lbs per month in the first trimester, then 1 lb per week for a total of 25 to 35 lbs.
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