I'm overweight and pregnant. Excessive weight gain could be a symptom of toxemia but if protein and blood pressures are normal, get off it. Repeat - weight gain may be a symptom of toxemia but does not cause it. So many women starve themselves when they should be more concerned about their baby's health and physical and intellectual development than what some old, misinformed doctor says. As long as the weight gain comes from good, nutritious food, then there is not a problem.
All women are different.
It is ridiculous to apply a weight standard to all women across the board and not even have valid health reasons for doing so. Since there are no valid health reasons for limiting weight gain then the only reason for limiting weight gain is vanity. I've heard it all, You don't look pregnant, what are you depriving the kid, you can't be 9 months pregnant and on and on. Read all comments. I have gestational diabetes.