Recommended Weight Gain During Pregnancy for Normal BMI

A 28-year-old pregnant woman in her second trimester attends her routine prenatal appointment. During her visit, the nurse reviews her history and lifestyle choices, particularly focusing on nutrition and physical activity. Based on current guidelines, it is essential for this expectant mother to adhere to the recommended weight gain range during her pregnancy. For women with a pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) in the normal range (18.5 to 24.9), the total recommended weight gain is between __ to __ pounds during the entire pregnancy. Fill in the blanks with the correct weight gain values.