Define faulty. faulty synonyms, faulty pronunciation, faulty translation, English dictionary definition of faulty. adj. faultÂ·iÂ·er , faultÂ·iÂ·est 1. Containing a fault or defect; imperfect or defective. 2. Obsolete Deserving of blame; guilty. faultâ²iÂ·ly adv.
1 Healthy weight (BMI of 18.5 to 24.9): If your pre-pregnancy weight was in the healthy range for your height at conception you should gain between 25 and 35 pounds, gaining 1 to 5 pounds in the first trimester and about 1 pound per week for the rest of your pregnancy for the optimal growth of your baby.
Recommended Weight Gain. While weight gain during pregnancy is normal and necessary, studies have shown that certain ranges of weight gain given a specific body mass index (BMI) result in more positive outcomes for both fetus and mother. 1 Weight gain during pregnancy is attributed to the weight of the fetus, as well as a number of other factors, as shown in the table below.