Why it is advisable to not exceed the 12.8 pounds more over the 9 months of pregnancy? Hypertension, gestational diabetes, fetal distress and greater chance of caesarean section are just some of the negative consequences that can result in pregnancy linked to obesity.
Although stated is to climb on average between 10 and 12 pounds, many women long exceed this margin, reaching win 20 or 30 pounds when they expect a son.
According to some specialists, the main problem is the change in eating habits, since there are those who still think that during this period it is necessary - or is permitted - eating for two. This leads to too many foods or products with highly caloric content, with the consequent effect on the body shape. Upside down: feeding of pregnant women should be very similar to the of anyone with a slight increase in calories, that Yes, during the second and the third quarter that, in any case, should not exceed the 300 kcal (which equals, roughly two servings of sweetened yogurt).
But, what in particular risks of obesity in pregnancy? There are a number of pathologies associated with an excessive increase in weight, as for example, problems of blood pressure (preeclampsia), that may trigger premature delivery and low birth weight babies. Gestational diabetes is another implicit risk, which can also lead to premature births, infants of more than four kilos but who have not yet completed their development.
Fetal distress and trauma of childbirth are also more frequent, since the births of obese mothers tend to be more difficult and prolonged, and often end up in caesarean section. Finally, and as an additional factor, women who kept the kilos more after pregnancy have also more likely to develop postpartum depression, as self-esteem may be affected with this new body image.
