Even though it might seem that all of the pregnancy pounds go straight to your hips, thighs and buttocks, there is a purpose for the extra weight gain. Your body needs to actually grow more tissue.

Case in point - the placenta! Here is an organ that isn't even there until the baby is conceived and implants itself into your uterus at around 6 weeks' gestation. The placenta's weight can reach 1 pound and even more for a larger baby.

Where Pregnancy Weight is Distributed

The mother's body also needs to increase blood volume by 50% during pregnancy which often adds at least 2 pounds to her overall weight gain. Here is how typical pregnancy pounds would be distributed:

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