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Body Fat Percentage Question
kellybean14
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Hi Ladies!
Do any of you know what a healthy body fat % is for women who are in their second trimester? I know that women who have a normal BMI should gain anywhere from 25-35 pounds throughout the pregnancy, but does that all come from fat?
Also, do you know how much body % a woman should have right before giving birth?
I have an appointment later this month and can ask then, too, but figured one of you may have already asked this question.
Thanks!
Do any of you know what a healthy body fat % is for women who are in their second trimester? I know that women who have a normal BMI should gain anywhere from 25-35 pounds throughout the pregnancy, but does that all come from fat?
Also, do you know how much body % a woman should have right before giving birth?
I have an appointment later this month and can ask then, too, but figured one of you may have already asked this question.
Thanks!
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Re: Body Fat Percentage Question
No, it doesn't all come from fat- far from it, actually. The weight is distributed as such:
Pregnancy Weight Gain: Average Distribution
To my knowledge there is no guideline for a healthy body fat percentage for pregnant women. In addition, you shouldn't be doing any kind of bio-impedence testing to find this number out- not safe when pregnant. Probably calipers or under-water weighing would be your only options.
Lastly, I wouldn't say it is impossible to gain muscle during pregnancy but it would be very, very difficult to lift heavy enough and get enough calories to do so in addition to what your body needs for baby. You're better off trying to maintain.
I was 13.9% bodyfat before my BFP. I know I am nowhere near that lean now and I am totally fine with it.
And I haven't done anything invasive to measure body fat; I have a scale at home that reads it for me.