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Feature: Weight gain in pregnancy

Our fact sheet offers answers to questions that many pregnant women ask themselves: How much weight gain is normal? Can putting on a lot of weight be a problem? Can I prevent stretch marks if I keep my weight under control? You can also test your knowledge of weight-related issues in our quiz.

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Weight loss: What are the best ways to lose the extra weight gained in pregnancy?

It is normal for the extra weight gained in pregnancy to only be lost gradually in the months after childbirth. If not much of this weight has been lost within about six months or so, then dieting and exercise could help. Extreme efforts to lose weight might, however, have a negative impact on breastfeeding. more...