Where Does the Weight Go? by Liz Turner Why does a pregnant woman need 25 to 35 pounds of extra body weight to carry a fetus that weighs less than 10 pounds? Answer: Your body is stockpiling nutrients and increasing the amount of blood and other fluids it makes to support you both. Here's a typical breakdown from the American Academy of Pediatrics: Baby 7.5 pounds Your breasts 2 pounds Maternal Stores (body fat, protein and other nutrients) 7 pounds Placenta 1.5 pounds Uterus 2 pounds Amniotic fluid (the water around the baby) 2 pounds Your blood 4 pounds Your body fluids 4 pounds Related Articles: Boys Have Bigger Appetites Herpes News Moms Kick Butts Morning Sickness Keeping You Down? New Parent Report: Calcium Counts Pregnancy and Your Hair
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