The old saying that you're "eating for two" doesn't apply to pregnant women anymore. A new report says putting on too much weight when you're with child can lead to health problems.
Doctors advise average-weight women to gain up to 25 pounds during
pregnancy, but one in five packs on 40 pounds or more.
A recent study found that those who gained more than the recommended amount of weight increased their risk for pregnancy-related diabetes by 50 percent, but doctors don't recommend dieting for pregnant women either.
They say women should work with their doctors to design a healthy diet for both mom and baby.
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