Pregnancy Weight Gain

Where Do All the Pounds Go?

• Baby: 7 1/2 lbs
• Placenta: 1 1/2 lbs
• Amniotic fluid: 2 lbs
• Uterine enlargement: 2 lbs
• Maternal breast tissue: 2 lbs
• Maternal blood volume: 4 lbs
• Fluids in maternal tissue: 4 lbs
• Maternal fat stores: 7 lbs