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How to manage weight during pregnancy

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Most of the women lose weight during first and last trimester of pregnancy. This is usually common with overweight women. This weight loss occurs because of digestion problems and morning sickness. If you want to manage your weight while pregnant, here we have some easy tips to manage weight during your pregnancy. ·          Know your calorie needs All pregnant women need not gain an equal amount of weight. The weight gain depends on your BMI. To know how many calories you need, consult your doctor. ·          Eat small, frequent meals This is the most effective way to manage your weight, whether pregnant or not. Taking frequent but small meals aids in managing your portion size. This is very useful during pregnancy because eating a full meal can make you sick. ·          Take prenatal vitamins You must be aware of th...

Overweight and pregnant – lead to a problematic pregnancy

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A pregnant woman should have an ideal weight to have complications free pregnancy. Both underweight, as well as overweight, can cause several complications for mother or baby. If you are obese or overweight during pregnancy , you are expected to have following complications. 1.       Gestational diabetes Women who are overweight or obese have four times more risk to develop gestational diabetes than women with normal weight. Such women need a C-section delivery and are likely to deliver large babies who are more prone to develop congenital disabilities. 2.       Preeclampsia Women who have an extremely high BMI are at a risk of preeclampsia or high blood pressure . This condition can increase the chances of premature birth, stroke or blood clots. 3.       Infection Obese women are at higher risk of getting infections during pregnancy and also after the delivery. ...