Dr. David Ghausi  Diplomat, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
805.497.0244

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Pregnancy information

Weight gain during pregnancy:  Many patients ask "am I gaining too
much or too little weight. Although you are eating for two, it is
recommended to only increase your total calories by an additional
100-300 per day.  Below is a guideline from the American College of
Ob/Gyns.

First calculate your BMI (body mass index)  Click Here!
Prepregnancy
BMI
 BMI (kg/m2)
 Total weight
gain range (lbs)
 Range of weight gain per
week 2nd/3rd trimester
(lbs per week assuming
1-5lb weight gain in 1st
trimester
Underweight
 <18.5
 28-40
 1 (1-1.3) lbs
Normal weight
 18.5-24.9
 25-35
 1 (0.8-1) lb
Overweight
 25.0-29.9
 15-25
 0.6 (0.5-0.7) lb
Obese
 >29.9
 11-20
 0.5 (0.4-0.6) lb

H1N1 (Swine Flu) - The CDC believes this winter could be a difficult
one for the flu.  It is recommended that any pregnant woman with flu
symptoms be treated, even if not yet diagnosed, based on
symptoms.  This would include fever, cough, sore throat, runny
nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.  Many patients with
swine flu have had diarrhea and vomiting as well. If you believe that
you may have the flu, or have been in contact with the flu, please
come in for a visit.