Pregnancy Risk Factors: Obesity or Overweight
This may be a risk to your pregnancy if you are 20% over the ideal weight.
The Results:
Obesity or being overweight can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes and if you have a C-section delivery, you will have a very slow progress of healing. For your baby, this may lead to delivery problems as well.
Pregnancy Tips:
Even before you plan your pregnancy, try to achieve your ideal weight based on what your doctor say. Ask for doctor’s recommendation on proper and healthy diet and follow it. Make a habit to exercise at least 10 to 15 minutes per day. Talking a walk may not be too much strenuous and is recommended.
Related pregnancy risk factor is losing weight during pregnant.
