If a woman is underweight before pregnancy, she may be advised to gain more weight (12-18 kgs), while women who are overweight or obese may need to gain less (8-11 kgs, or 5-8 kgs for obese women).

Weight loss tends to have a slimming effect on the face. Cardio exercise, or aerobic exercise, may be particularly beneficial for weight loss. According to one 2019 study of 24 overweight women ...

Specific recommendations for adolescents (<18 years) Prepregnancy BMI cut-points based on CDC BMI charts; weight gain in ... recommendations for black women Weight gain in upper range of the ...