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.
Depending on how much a woman weighed before getting pregnant, the IOM recommended weight gain for each category of pre-pregnancy BMI is as follows: 1  Underweight (< 18.5 kg/m2); total weight gain range: 28 to 40 pounds.  Normal weight (18.5 - 24.9 kg/m2); total weight gain range: 25 to 35 pounds.