Eat for two. Carrying too much weight while pregnant increases the risk of complications for mother and baby, including birth defects, labor and delivery problems, and delivery of large babies. The Institute of Medicine suggests pregnant women with a normal body mass index gain 25 to 35 pounds, higher BMI women 15 pounds, and lower BMI women 40 pounds.
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