| Gaining weight during pregnancy is part and parcel | | | | during pregnancy include high blood pressure and |
| of being pregnant. Although weight gain is | | | | fluid retention. In addition, you could also suffer |
| necessary if a mother-to-be wants her baby to | | | | from gestational diabetes, cardiovascular disease |
| be healthy, excess weight can prove to be | | | | and arthritis. |
| dangerous. | | | | Besides the above mentioned health risks, you will |
| If you put on too much weight during pregnancy, | | | | also end up having a difficult labor and this could |
| it can pose a health risk not just for you but also | | | | lead to the doctor to perform a caesarian section. |
| for your baby. That is why it is advisable to | | | | Women who are overweight while they are |
| consult your obstetrician get information on what | | | | pregnant end up having overweight babies. The |
| would be the ideal weight to gain during | | | | size of the baby makes it difficult for the woman |
| pregnancy. Usually doctors will check your | | | | to deliver and the baby may end up sustaining |
| pre-pregnancy weight and then advise you. | | | | injuries to his shoulders during the birthing process. |
| Being overweight during pregnancy can lead to | | | | This is the reason why doctors stress that |
| backaches, varicose veins and stretch marks. And | | | | pregnant women should eat health food and do |
| if you monitor your weight carefully during | | | | regular exercises. If you are concerned about |
| pregnancy, you will prevent yourself from being | | | | your health and your baby's health, you will ensure |
| overweight. | | | | that you do not put on too much weight during |
| The health risks associated with being overweight | | | | your next pregnancy. |