September 29, 2011
Most doctors recommend a weight gain of anywhere between 25 and 30 pounds for a healthy pregnancy. However, some gain a bit more and some may even gain a bit less yet still have a healthy baby and a healthy body afterward. Typically you should gain about 3.5 to 4 pounds during the first trimester, [...]
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September 19, 2011
Many, many plus-sized women get pregnant every year. The vast majority have healthy pregnancies and give birth to a healthy baby. Even so, if you are plus-sized you do have higher risk factors than someone who is of normal weight and size. If you are overweight or if your body mass index is 25 or [...]
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