How much weight should I gain during a twin pregnancy?
This is a recurring question in the midwife’s office. Stepping on the scale often becomes a decisive test for pregnant women.
Many women are not properly advised during their pregnancy: the famous “kilo per month” is long outdated. All current data is based on weight gain according to BMI at the beginning of the pregnancy. If we add that the pregnancy is multiple, we can feel particularly lost, as most recommendations target singleton pregnancies.
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For twin pregnancies, scientific evidence also recommends relying on BMI at the beginning of the pregnancy to guide the pregnant woman towards healthy weight gain. But first, before continuing, what is BMI?
Body Mass Index (BMI)
The body mass index is a widely used health indicator in medicine and nutrition that informs us about the body mass in relation to the person’s height. It is calculated by dividing the weight in kilograms by the square of the height in meters (BMI = weight/height). Based on the results, we have obtained the following classification from the World Health Organization:
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