MidAmerica Nazarene DEPARTMENT GNSC370 How Much Weight A Pregnant Woman Should Gain

Charlotte is 19 weeks pregnant and is a bit concerned about her weight gain. Before getting pregnant, Charlotte’s BMI was 26.1. She was sick a lot during the 1st trimester and didn’t gain any weight, but over the last month, she has been very hungry and has gained 5 pounds in just 5 weeks. What advice would you give Charlotte? Should she be concerned? What weight gain should she be aiming for? What is the best way for her to reach the recommended weight gains for a pregnant woman with her BMI?