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The right answer is 'It varies.' You should be gaining weight during your pregnancy, since you are carrying a little one inside you, and it is important for your health and the health of your baby. The exact amount of weight gain will somewhat depend on how much you weighed prior to conception. The pregnancy weight gain calculator will provide you with an estimate on weight gain, however, the following chart is useful as well.
Body Type Acceptable Weight Gain
Overweight:
28-40 pounds
Normal:
25-35 pounds
Underweight:
15-25 pounds
If you are expecting Twins:
35-45 pounds
The focus should not be so much on how much weight you are gaining but how well you are eating!