Obstetrics & gynaecology

Overweight? You can scale back weight gain in pregnancy

(HealthDay)—Women who are overweight or obese should gain less weight during pregnancy than moms-to-be of normal weight, according to new recommendations by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

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Obesity and extreme slimness cause risks in pregnancy

Obese women run the risk of problems during pregnancy, labour and complications for the baby's health. A new study of more than 3000 expectant mothers confirms this, and also reveals that being underweight also has specific ...

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