How much of the weight gained during a normal pregnancy is accounted for by the fetus?
a. Less than 5 pounds
b. 6 to 8 pounds
c. 9 to 12 pounds
d. 13 to 30 pounds
B
The growing fetus accounts for only 6 to 8 pounds of the total weight gained. The remainder re-sults from an increase in maternal tissues (e.g., placenta, amniotic fluid, uterus, blood and fluid volume, breasts, and fat reserves).
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