according to the iom (institute of medicine) the ideal situation is conceiving at a healthy weight and gaining the right number of pounds for the subsequent nine months. starting pregnancy at a healthy weight provides a baby with better odds of developing normally and minimizes complications including high blood pressure and cesarean delivery in mom. once you're pregnant the horse is out of the barn as far as your body weight goes. however it's never too early to plan for the next pregnancy. there's no need to rush but make an effort to return to your prepregnancy weight or a healthy weight within a year of delivering your baby.
why is it important to have a healthy weight before i get pregnant?