What is ideal BMI for pregnancy?
Effect of a high BMI on fertility
The ideal BMI for getting pregnant is between 18.5 and 24.9. This is known as the healthy range.
“Obesity can require special care, but a majority of women with B.M.I. over 30 don't have a complicated pregnancy and do have healthy babies.” Even when the risk for complications increases, the frequency of such events remains low.
It is possible to have a healthy pregnancy if you're overweight or obese. However, you and your baby are at higher risk of some conditions and complications, including: Macrosomia. This condition results in a larger-than-normal baby at birth.
For pregnant women your BMI calculation will be based on your weight before pregnancy. Your midwife may measure your height and weigh you to work out your BMI at your first antenatal visit (the booking appointment). This will help them find out if you need some extra care during your pregnancy.
The higher your BMI, the greater the risks are. Some of the risks with raised BMI include increased risk of thrombosis, gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia, induction of labour, caesarean birth, anaesthetic complications and wound infections.
If you're overweight, it can be more difficult for the person doing the ultrasound scan (sonographer) to get a clear picture of your baby. This is because of the way ultrasound scans work. A scan sends high-frequency soundwaves through your womb (uterus).
Men whose AGD is shorter than the median length -- around 2 inches -- have seven times the chance of being sub-fertile as those with a longer AGD, a study finds. When it comes to male fertility, it turns out that size does matter.
- is age 17 or younger.
- is age 35 or older.
- was underweight or overweight before becoming pregnant.
- is pregnant with twins, triplets, or other multiples.
- has high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, or another health problem.
Being overweight can cause complications during pregnancy, labour, birth and after birth. You can achieve a healthier weight by being active, eating healthy foods and drinking plenty of water. You can get help with weight management from a doctor, midwife, dietitian and others.
The AMA recommends that you don't lift anything heavier than 51 pounds in your third trimester, and anything heavier than 31 pounds during your last week of pregnancy. Given that the average toddler weighs between 15 to 38 pounds, you should be okay until close to your delivery date.
What happens if your BMI is 32?
between 18.5 and 24.9 – you're in the healthy weight range. between 25 and 29.9 – you're in the overweight range. 30 or over – you're in the obese range.
For a patient to be considered clinically severe, or morbidly obese, he or she must have a body mass index or BMI of 35–39.9 with one or more severe health conditions or a BMI of 40 or greater.
- REDUCE YOUR DAILY CALORIE INTAKE. The basic rule of lowering your BMI, and to maintain a healthy weight generally, is to consume the same or slightly less calories than you burn. ...
- CUT DOWN ON SALT. ...
- GET YOUR HEART PUMPING.
The National Institute for Clinical Evidence (NICE) and the British Fertility Society (BFS) recommend a BMI of between 19-30 as being suitable for fertility treatment.