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Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Monday, June 11th, 2012

The typical pregnant woman will gain about 27 pounds. Here is the breakdown:

baby - 7lbs

body water – 4lbs

placenta – 1lb

extra  blood - 3lbs

amniotic  fluid - 2lbs

uterus - 2lbs

breasts - 1 lb

fat stores – 7lbs