More than half of women ages 20 to 44 are overweight, and of those, nearly a third are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Overweight women are already more likely to have health complications -- but pregnancy increases the risks for both mother and baby. "Obesity is a disease, and as with many diseases, there's a greater chance of problems ... Continue Reading
Pregnancy weight gain: What’s healthy?
Like it or not, pregnancy weight gain is inevitable. Your baby's growth and development depend on it. Eating for two isn't a license to eat twice as much as usual, however. Use healthy lifestyle habits to control your pregnancy weight gain, support your baby's health and make it easier to shed the extra pounds after delivery. Pregnancy weight gain guidelines There's no ... Continue Reading
Taking Probiotics While Pregnant May Prevent Obesity
Weight loss is something many women struggle with after pregnancy. And the unfortunate truth is, a good number of them were already carrying around an unhealthy amount of excess body fat even before they were pregnant. Better understanding female obesity --- before, during, and after pregnancy --- is an important step in controlling the tide of obesity that continues to spread ... Continue Reading