The Amount of Weight a Woman Should Gain Over the Course

Multiple Choice

The amount of weight a woman should gain over the course of pregnancy is

A) influenced by the woman's weight and BMI prior to conception (pregravid weight)
B) 40-60 pounds
C) approximately 10 pounds the first trimester, 5 pounds per week for the second trimester, and 2 pounds per week for the third trimester
D) approximately 2 pounds per week for the first trimester, 5 pounds per week for the second trimester, and 10 pounds for the third trimester