Tips for Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain

Before You Conceive

Start at a Healthy Weight

The more you weigh when you become pregnant, the more likely you and your baby will have health problems over the next nine months -- and later on down the road. Ideally, you should have a body mass index (BMI) of between 19.8 and 26 prior to conception. To calculate your BMI, go to nhlbisupport.com/bmi.