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Obesity during pregnancy
Im 30 years old. Im in my 11th week of pregnancy and my weight is 100kgs. Will this wait cause problems or complications during pregnancy and delivery
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Obesity in pregnancy can can lead to many complications like high BP, Gestational diabetes etc. For which we recommend to optimize the body weight or any medical condition before planning for pregnancy.
Any ways since u are now pregnant its better to embrace the pregnancy. Focus on balanced diet and regular antenatal checkups.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
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20 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Yes obesity can cause problems and complications during pregnancy and delivery
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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Jaipur
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Dr. Pushpalatha R
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Bangalore
Absolutely , body mass index is calculated as kg/m2 , total weight gain in pregnancy is to be measured
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