Last week we told you about a study that showed babies born to obese moms are more likely to die early. Now British researchers say obese women are more likely to give birth to children with birth defects, including spina bifida, heart problems, and cleft palate. The report stresses obesity is a major health problem and is more proof that being too heavy during pregnancy has risks for both mother and child.
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That’s why I lost around 50 pounds while pregnant through eating healthy and exercising.