Carole ann is overweight (her bmi is 28) and is expecting her first child. her obstetrician has told her that her optimal weight-gain range during pregnancy is pounds.

Carole Ann is overweight & is expecting her first child.Her obstetrician has told her that her optimal weight gain range during pregnancy is 15 to 25 pounds.

Explanation:

Generally there should be a gain of approx 2 to 4 pounds during the first three months for the pregnant women & 1 pound a week during the rest of pregnancy.Overweight women may need to increase only 15 to 25 pounds during pregnancy. Underweight women should gain 28 to 40 pounds.For most women increase in the pregnancy weight comes all easily, whether it is due to metabolism,body issues,morning sickness or any other medical cause, no increase or decrease in weight can put the pregnant women at the risk of overwhelming complications.