pregnancy weight gain
In the past, most women who were pregnant with twins were advised to gain 35 pounds to 45 pounds, regardless of their prepregnancy size. But more recent guidelines from the Institute of ... READ MORE
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Three decades ago, maternal-fetal medicine specialist Yvonne Thornton, M.D., was determinedly shedding the 67 pounds she gained during her first pregnancy when she found out she was expecting ... READ MORE
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Nearly 30 percent of American women today are obese when they begin their pregnancies. This means they have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, as would a 5-foot-4-inch woman who weighs ... READ MORE
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), or high blood sugar during pregnancy, used to be relatively rare, occurring in about 3 percent to 4 percent of pregnancies. But in recent years, the rate ... READ MORE
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From traditional meals with family to laid-back gatherings with friends, this time of year is a minefield of social activities centered around food and drink. “Most people hang up their diet ... READ MORE
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How much weight to gain during pregnancy is a tricky issue. Guidelines exist, but health experts are reviewing them because so many women of child-bearing age are now overweight.It seems the ... READ MORE
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If you want your baby to develop healthy eating patterns, don’t load up on cheeseburgers and milkshakes while you’re pregnant. Research on rats found that a high-fat prenatal diet produces ... READ MORE
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Rate your prepregnancy weight (pounds)heightunderweightnormaloverweightobese5'< 102102-132133-147> 1485'2"< 107107-141142-157> 1585'4"< 116116-152153-170> 1715'6"< 123123-161162-180> ... READ MORE
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In increasing number of American women who want to get pregnant soon might want to reconsider their timing: They’re overweight. A study that looked at 53,000 pregnant women’s weight at their ... READ MORE
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Erika Stehl stood in front of her full-length mirror, fighting back tears. Barely nine weeks pregnant, her favorite jeans were already way too snug. “After a lifetime of trying to stay slim, ... READ MORE
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