Table 3 Optimal weight gain range with the lowest risk
From: Determining optimal gestational weight gain in the Korean population: a retrospective cohort study
Pre-pregnancy weight category | Asian Pacific BMI | Optimal weight gain range (kg) |
|---|---|---|
Underweight | Less than 18.5 kg/m2 | 20.8 (16.7–24.7) |
Normal | 18.5–22.9 kg/m2 | 16.6 (11.5–21.5) |
Overweight | 23.0–24.9 kg/m2 | 13.1 (8.0–17.7) |
Obese | 25 kg/m2 and greater | 14.4 (7.5–21.9) |