Description
Are your clients curious about how pregnancy really affects their body weight? This clear, beautifully designed printable handout breaks down weight gain during pregnancy in a straightforward and supportive way.
Designed specifically for antenatal educators, doulas, childbirth professionals, midwives, and birth educators, this handout helps explain how weight gain impacts the pelvic floor muscles and overall body adaptation during pregnancy — ideal as a companion to movement activities, workshops, classes, or one-to-one consultations.
Most parents-to-be have heard that weight gain is normal, but they don’t always know why it happens, what it means for their body, and what changes they can expect over time. This handout steps in to offer clarity, visual support, and accessible explanation in a format that’s ready to print and share — whether you’re teaching in a group setting or supporting someone privately.
What This Resource Is
This Weight Gain in Pregnancy printable handout (PDF) is a versatile and inclusive teaching tool that covers how pregnancy-related weight gain affects the body — with a special focus on the pelvic floor.
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Ready to print — no tech prep or complicated settings
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Perfect for antenatal classes, workshops, classes and consultations
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Ideal for clients learning about their body’s changes in pregnancy
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Useful in educational settings from community classes to health-professional training
What’s Included — 13 Pages
This resource delivers multiple design options so you can choose visuals that match your teaching style and your clients’ preferences:
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3 Different Handout Designs — choose the layout that fits your lesson or session best.
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3 Skin Tone Variants for Each Design — inclusive options that reflect diverse bodies and identities.
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Colour and Black-and-White Versions — perfect for printing economically or creating vibrant classroom materials.
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Bonus Colouring Page — an engaging extra that can be used for reflection, activity time, or relaxation in class.
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US Letter & A4 Formats Included — ready for use in many regional print settings.
In total, you receive 13 ready-to-use pages that support learning and discussion about how bodies change across pregnancy.
Who This Is For
This resource is ideal for a wide range of educational and clinical settings including:
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Antental classes & birth preparation workshops — help parents-to-be understand what to expect.
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Doulas and birth professionals — use it as part of your prenatal education toolkit.
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Midwives and health educators — share as a handout during appointments or sessions.
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Childbirth education courses — include it in course packs or printed materials.
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Students and trainees — useful as a study reference for those learning about maternal anatomy and physiology.
Whether you’re teaching a class of 10 or sharing one-to-one, this handout supports clear learning outcomes and can help spark meaningful conversation about body changes in pregnancy.
Ready to Use Right Now
Because this is a digital PDF, there’s no waiting, shipping, or setup. Simply download, open, and print — whether you’re preparing for your next class, appointment, or online session.
Add this Weight Gain in Pregnancy handout to your teaching toolkit today and give your learners clarity, context, and confidence as they navigate changes in pregnancy.
