High pregnancy weight gain can lead to long-term obesity

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 04:30 in Health & Medicine

(Medical Xpress) -- Gaining more than the recommended weight during pregnancy can put women at increased risk of becoming obese and developing related health problems, including high blood pressure, later in life.

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