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Question

Which of the following lists contains only components that contribute to gestational weight gain (select the best option)?

Accepted Answer

Fetus, maternal fat stores, placenta, increased blood volume, enlarged uterus, amniotic fluid

Answer

Only fetus and placenta, because maternal tissues do not change appreciably during pregnancy

Answer

Loss of maternal bone mass and decreased body water, which together explain most weight changes

Answer

Increased muscle mass and decreased adipose tissue as the mother adapts energetically