Obesity in pregnancy can lead to several complications, both for the mother and for the baby.
Obese pregnant women have a greater risk of high blood pressure (hypertension or high tension), pre-eclampsia, postpartum bleeding, and gestational diabetes. These diseases will be explained later. The baby can be born overweight or prematurely and have more chances of staying hospitalized.
Although obesity is harmful, pregnant women should not go on diets to lose weight. During prenatal care, she should be instructed on weight gain and the main concern with food.
No woman should lose weight during pregnancy
Leader, during visits, talk about the benefits of a healthy diet. Good eating habits result in health for mother and baby.
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