Science news articles about 'pregnancy weight gain'

... of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania. "Adherence to pregnancy weight gain recommendations may be a new and effective way to prevent childhood obesity, since ...

... than 40 pounds—which is the maximum recommended pregnancy weight gain--- gave birth to heavy babies. In ... 13 percent-- when women with gestational diabetes gained less than 40 pounds. "The take-home ...

... months after delivery. The study looked at pregnancy weight gain and weight retained one year after delivery. ... retain 10 excess pounds; women who gained more than 35 pounds were nearly eight times ...

... , 438 (86%) accurately perceived their body weight status, while 70 (14%) under-assessed ... women may be less likely to follow pregnancy weight gain guidelines. Herring said, "As excessive gestational ...