What is the normal weight gain in normal pregnancy?: (A) 6-Apr, (B) 8-Jun, (C) 10-11 kg, (D) 18-20
Answer is C. The total weight gain during the course of a singleton pregnancy for a healthy woman averages 11 kg. This has been distributed to 1kg in first trimester and 5 kg each in second and third trimester. Ref: Textbook of Obstetrics by DC Dutta, 6th edition, Page 50.