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Another trick in pregnancy is to never ever weigh yourself. If the midwife wanted to weigh me at the checkup, I asked her to put it in kilos, and my mathematical dyslexia ensured that it stayed a mystery. I found the best place to put my scales was in the loft until the babies’ first birthday. And if you plan to breastfeed for longer, chuck the scales out and buy some new ones when you are ready.

If, however, you are wedded to weight-gain issues, American charts suggest the following:

By the 24th week of a twin pregnancy you should have gained double the number of pounds as a singleton mother – between 24 and 30lb.

By the 37th week you should be around 50lb heavier than your normal weight.⁵

Use these figures only if they help you feel more comfortable about your weight gain.