As contrasted with earlier decades, women today are told to gain moderate weight (25 to 35 pounds) during pregnancy

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Women are encouraged to gain moderate weight during pregnancy to ensure that they and their developing babies receive adequate nutrition. This is a change from earlier decades when women were sometimes advised to limit weight gain during pregnancy. Multiple births and the health status of older children are not factors in determining recommended weight gain during pregnancy.

As Contrasted with Earlier Decades, Women Today Are Told to Gain