Gaining Too Much Weight During Pregnancy Nearly Doubles Risk Of Having A Heavy Baby

A study of over 40,000 women and their babies found that women who gained more than 40 pounds during their pregnancies were nearly twice as likely to have a heavy baby. The study found that more than one in five women gains excessive weight during pregnancy, doubling her chances of having a baby that weighs 9 pounds or more.

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