Too Much Or Too Little Weight Gain Poses Risks To Pregnant Mothers, Babies
Thursday, May 8, 2008 - 19:21
in Health & Medicine
Women who gain more or less than recommended amounts of weight during pregnancy are likely to increase the risk of problems for both themselves and their child, according to a new report. Among the report's key findings is a strong association between high maternal weight gain and increased fetal growth and infant birth weight, which can contribute to complications during labor if a baby is too big, and can lead to long term health effects for the child.