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Expert Q&A
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| By Melanie Wilson Vegetarian Cooking and Lifestyle Expert | ||
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What weight gain should I aim for, and when do you gain a majority of your pregnancy weight?
Most women gain the majority of their pregnancy weight during the home stretch (the third trimester) when you can expect to put on a pound a week. Aim for an overall weight gain of about 25 to 35 pounds from a variety of healthful vegetarian foods, and you'll be sure to score a healthy home run.
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