WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2001: Re: Obesity and pregnancy

Re: Obesity and pregnancy

From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 5 Jan 2001 17:52:44 -0600 (CST)

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Pat: Hi, I was overweight when I was pregnant with my son, I actually lost weight while I was pregnant and my post pregnancy weight was 20lbs less than my pre pregnancy weight. In fact, I was so concerned with my weight at the beginning of my pregnancy, but, my doctor was concerned that I was not eating enough because I lost weight the whole way through the pregnancy. By the end of the pregnancy, I had only gained 8 lbs...I lost 28lbs during the pregnancy and gained 8lbs back by the end...my son was and still is very healthy. I have always had a weight problem and am constantly trying to lose weight. I have lost 17lbs in the past 3 months and am still trying to lose. So, as long as you are eating healthy and getting a moderate amount of safe exercise, you should be ok. If your doctor is not concerned, worry about your weight later...Good luck and I will pray for you to have a healthy baby! BTW, how far along are you?

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Amy

At Fri,  5 Jan 2001, Pat wrote:
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>I am a 350lb pregnant woman.  I do not have high blood pressure, and my
>doctor does not seem overly concerned.  I know I am at risk for diabetes
>and hypertension, but I do not anticipate these.  My second child was
>born with down syndrome.  I want to know what harm can come to my baby
>becuase of my weight.  I have been taking folic acid religiously to
>avoid spina bifida, but I read that in obese women it won't help.  Please
>let me know what I need to know.
>Thanks

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