Nutrition Inventory

• Do you eat enough foods with calcium and iron?
• Do you tend to skip meals?
• Are you taking a vitamin supplement?
• Do you have any family history of diabetes?
• What physical activity and or exercise do you do weekly?

You're Not Fat! You're Pregnant

Weight gain for the mom -- what to expect

• One to three months (adults): two to four pounds weight gain.
• One to three months (teens): four to six pounds weight gain.
• Three to six months: three pounds per month.
• Six to nine months: one pound per week.
• Needed weight gain will vary based on weight prior to conception.
• Appropriate weight gain of twenty-five to thirty pounds is desirable. This will vary depending upon your prior health and weight.
• If you are underweight, you may need to gain more.
• If you are overweight, you may need to gain less.

Treatment

• Pre-conception nutrition and health assessment to begin your pregnancy at optimum health.
• Specific guidelines to promote gradual weight gain during a healthy pregnancy.
• Outline of a care plan for breastfeeding and bottle-feeding.
• Guidance for maintaining the mother's health after delivery.