Table 1 IOM weight gain recommendations for pregnancy by pre-pregnancy weight status
From: Gestational weight gain in Chinese women -- results from a retrospective cohort in Changsha, China
Weight category | IOM BMI category criteria | Asian BMI category criteria | IOM-recommended weight gain |
|---|---|---|---|
Underweight | < 18.5 kg/m2 | < 18.5 kg/m2 | 12.5–18 kg |
Normal weight | 18.5–24.9 kg/m2 | 18.5–22.9 kg/m2 | 11.5–16 kg |
Overweight | 25.0–29.9 kg/m2 | 23–24.9 kg/m2 | 7–11.5 kg |
Obese | ≥30 kg/m2 | ≥25 kg/m2 | 5–9 kg |