Table 1 The American Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations for gestational weight gain [5]
Prepregnant BMI categories | According to IOM recommendations |
|---|---|
< 18.5 | 12.5 – 18 kg |
18.5-24.9 | 11.5 – 16 kg |
25 – 29.9 | 7 – 11.5 kg |
>30.0 | 5-9Â kg |
Prepregnant BMI categories | According to IOM recommendations |
|---|---|
< 18.5 | 12.5 – 18 kg |
18.5-24.9 | 11.5 – 16 kg |
25 – 29.9 | 7 – 11.5 kg |
>30.0 | 5-9Â kg |