Pregnant women can safely control weight gain through diet and lifestyle changes

Friday, September 7, 2018 - 13:50 in Health & Medicine

Many overweight/obese women gain too much weight during pregnancy. New trials showed these women can safely limit their weight gain with diet and exercise interventions. The reduced weight gain, however, did not result in fewer obstetrical complications. The finding suggests that the lifestyle changes need to start before pregnancy.

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