The average increase in body mass during pregnancy is about 13% of the woman’soriginal body weight, with the average normal gain between 25 and 32 pounds. During pregnancy, maternal adipose increases steadily until late gestation when it tends to plateau or decline. Fat storage in the first two trimesters is due in part to an increase in insulin production that results from beta cell hyperplasia associated with elevated estrogen levels. Fat accumulation occurs in order to provide an energy reserve to support accelerated fetal growth as pregnancy progresses and for postpartum lactation (McMurray et al., 1993). Because of the increased metabolic demands of pregnancy, 300 additional calories per day are required. Even more calories are needed to meet the demands of regular exercise.