A 25-year-old primigravida attends the GP at 8 weeks of gestation. She has a BMI of 18 kg/m² and asks about recommended weight gain during pregnancy. ...

Question

A 25-year-old primigravida attends the GP at 8 weeks of gestation. She has a BMI of 18 kg/m² and asks about recommended weight gain during pregnancy. According to NICE guidance, which is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

NICE does not recommend routine weighing during pregnancy and does not specify target weight gain ranges

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NICE recommends specific weight gain targets for each BMI category

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She should aim to gain at least 20 kg as she is underweight

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Weight should be monitored monthly with target gains of 0.5 kg per week

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She should be advised to restrict weight gain to prevent gestational diabetes

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Weight Monitoring in Pregnancy - NICE Position

A 25-year-old primigravida attends the GP at 8 weeks of gestation. She has a BMI of 18 kg/m² and asks about recommended weight gain during pregnancy. According to NICE guidance, which is the most appropriate advice?