Pregnancy is a time filled with excitement and anticipation. While there are many things to look forward to, there's one aspect that some women might concerned about: How much weight do you gain ...

Recommendations for optimal gestational weight gain are different depending on a woman's body mass index (BMI), ranging from ...

A weight gain of around 25 pounds during pregnancy is usually considered healthy, but factors like your body mass index entering pregnancy and the number of babies you’re carrying can influence this.

A new study examined whether excess weight gain during pregnancy was linked to an increased risk of death due to certain health conditions later in life. Researchers found that gaining more than the ...

Most obese women gain more weight than is recommended during pregnancy, and may find those pounds tough to shed in the long run, a new study suggests. In a study of 1,656 obese women who gave birth ...

OAKLAND, Calif – (February 22, 2010) Women who gain excessive weight during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, may increase their risk of developing diabetes later in their pregnancy, ...

Pregnant women who put on too much weight are more likely to die of conditions like heart disease and diabetes than those who follow recommended guidelines, according to a study led by researchers at ...

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Wondering if pregnancy pilates is for you? Physiotherapist Harriet Ranger explains the benefits, and what to avoid.