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Pregnancy and obesity: Know the risks
Could obesity affect my ability to get pregnant?
How might obesity affect my pregnancy?
What's considered obese?
Will I need specialized care during pregnancy?
What steps can I take to promote a healthy pregnancy?
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How is obesity measured?
Could having a high BMI affect my ability to get pregnant?
How might a high BMI affect my pregnancy?
How could obesity affect my baby?
How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?
If I have obesity, will I need special care during pregnancy?
What steps can I take to boost my odds of a healthy pregnancy?
How might obesity affect my pregnancy?
What's considered obese?
Will I need specialized care during pregnancy?
What steps can I take to promote a healthy pregnancy?
Content
How is obesity measured?
Could having a high BMI affect my ability to get pregnant?
How might a high BMI affect my pregnancy?
How could obesity affect my baby?
How much weight should I gain during pregnancy?
If I have obesity, will I need special care during pregnancy?
What steps can I take to boost my odds of a healthy pregnancy?
What's considered obese?
Obesity is diagnosed when your BMI is 30 or higher. To determine your body mass index, divide your weight in pounds by your height in inches squared and multiply by 703. Or divide your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared.
| BMI | Weight status |
|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5-24.9 | Normal |
| 25.0-29.9 | Overweight |
| 30.0 and higher | Obesity |
