Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator
Healthy weight gain ranges for your BMI and pregnancy type.
About This Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator
This free pregnancy weight gain calculator is built on published clinical evidence and peer-reviewed research. All calculations run entirely in your browser — no data is sent to any server, and no account is required. Results are educational estimates intended to guide informed conversations with qualified healthcare or financial professionals.
Enter your pregnancy details using the form above. For the most accurate results, use data from your earliest ultrasound (6–10 weeks) where available, as this is the most accurate dating method. Always cross-reference calculator results with your OB or midwife's assessments.
Prenatal Care in the USA — Costs & Coverage
Total prenatal care for an uncomplicated pregnancy costs $2,000–$6,000 without insurance. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), all Marketplace health plans are required to cover pregnancy and maternity care as an Essential Health Benefit — including prenatal visits, screenings, and labour and delivery. Medicaid covers maternity care for income-eligible women in all 50 states; eligibility often extends to 60 days postpartum.
Key USA prenatal costs: First-trimester genetic screening (NIPT): $300–$800; Anatomy scan (20 weeks): $200–$600; Group B Strep test: $50–$150; Gestational diabetes test (glucose challenge): $50–$200.
When to Seek Professional Guidance in the USA
Contact your OB, midwife, or healthcare provider immediately if: you experience vaginal bleeding, severe abdominal pain, reduced fetal movement after 28 weeks, signs of preeclampsia (severe headache, visual changes, upper abdominal pain, sudden swelling). If in doubt, call your provider or go to the nearest US emergency room.