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Pregnancy Weight-Gain Calculator

Quick answer

Compare your recorded change with a clearly labelled full-term reference—not a verdict about this week's weight or your pregnancy.

Education and record keeping only. Follow your maternity team's individual advice. For urgent symptoms, seek medical care; do not wait for this tool.

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Choose your details to see an educational estimate and its limitations. This tool cannot assess your pregnancy or replace your care team.

Method and sources

Uses the IOM singleton full-term total-gain bands adopted by Health Canada: 12.5–18, 11.5–16, 7–11.5 or 5–9 kg according to pre-pregnancy BMI. BMI categories are determined before rounding.

Method checked: 26 October 2026. No independent clinical review is claimed.

Important limitations

For adults with a singleton pregnancy. Full-term ranges are not weekly targets. Multiple pregnancy, medical conditions and unusual growth patterns require individual assessment. Do not use current pregnancy BMI to choose the band.

Frequently asked questions

How does the Pregnancy Weight-Gain Calculator work?

Uses the IOM singleton full-term total-gain bands adopted by Health Canada: 12.5–18, 11.5–16, 7–11.5 or 5–9 kg according to pre-pregnancy BMI. BMI categories are determined before rounding.

What are the limits of this result?

For adults with a singleton pregnancy. Full-term ranges are not weekly targets. Multiple pregnancy, medical conditions and unusual growth patterns require individual assessment. Do not use current pregnancy BMI to choose the band.

Is the Pregnancy Weight-Gain Calculator medical advice?

Education and record keeping only. Follow your maternity team's individual advice. For urgent symptoms, seek medical care; do not wait for this tool.

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