The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG, 2013) recommends a total pregnancy weight gain of:
A. 10 kg to 11 kg
B. 11.5 to 16 kg
C. 18 to 19 kg
D. 20 to 21 kg
ANS: B
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG, 2013) recommends a total pregnancy weight gain of 11.5 kg to 16 kg for a woman of normal weight. While weight gain is slower during the first trimester, it is recommended to average one pound per week during the second and third trimesters. The recommended weight gain for pregnancy is adjusted according to the patient's body mass index.
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