Eating for Two Not Recommended In Relation to Diabetes

Thu, 15 Jul 2010
Researchers have found out that too much weight gained during pregnancy quadruples the likelihood of a woman being overweight decades later.

This could lead to diabetes, heart disease and problems related to being overweight .

It is crucial that expectant mothers are given the proper guidance regarding their long term health .

Many research projects have addressed foetal health and the health of the mothers has been neglected.

No one used to be concerned about the mother; they were just bothered about the baby.

There is a great deal of evidence that weight gain during pregnancy is important. However, it is important to ensure that it is not too much.

Overt concern about mothers' health was always put on the back burner, with babies' health being at the fore.

Around two stones is adequate weight gain for a woman and baby during pregnancy.

Having a more relaxed approach to weight gain during pregnancy could mean a life time of obesity and related conditions.

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