Obese Women Gain Too Much Weight In Pregnancy, Then Retain Weight A Year Later

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - 17:28 in Health & Medicine

Obese women gain more than the recommended amount during pregnancy then retain added weight one year postpartum. This is the largest US study to examine the relationship between excessive weight gain during pregnancy and weight retention specifically in pregnant women who are obese.

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