A woman usually gains about 24 to 30 pounds during her pregnancy. This gain is not due solely to the baby, who typically weighs 7 to 8 pounds at birth. The chart below shows how added weight is usually distributed.

	Pounds
Weight of average baby at birth	7-8
Placenta	1-2
Amniotic fluid	1.5-2
Increased size of uterus and supporting muscles	2
Increase in breast tissue	1
Increase in blood volume	1.5-3
Increase in fat stores	5
Increase in body fluids	5-7
Total	24-30