Women are always concerned about the amount of weight they will gain during pregnancy, worrying about how it will affect their figure.
Photo reprinted with permission of Gina. As you might suspect, a woman who is having multiples will see more of an increase on her scale than if she were only having one baby. It's not just that she's eating more. The extra weight can be attributed not just to the babies' combined weights, but also to extra fluid, tissue, uterine growth and the increased blood volume needed to supply the placenta(s) with nourishment for two or more babies.
A new study from renowned multiple birth expert Dr. Barbara Luke provides new recommendations for mothers of twins, based on their pre-pregnancy BMI (Body Mass Index). How much weight should you gain in a twin pregnancy?
More Resources:
• Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Twin Pregnancy
• Weight Loss After Having Twins
• Pregnancy Pounds Poll: How big did you get?
Photo reprinted with permission of Gina.
A new study from renowned multiple birth expert Dr. Barbara Luke provides new recommendations for mothers of twins, based on their pre-pregnancy BMI (Body Mass Index). How much weight should you gain in a twin pregnancy?
More Resources:
• Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Twin Pregnancy
• Weight Loss After Having Twins
• Pregnancy Pounds Poll: How big did you get?
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