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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?
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By Mayo Clinic Staff
Obesity is a serious health condition that involves having too much body fat. During pregnancy, obesity can have a major impact on a pregnant person's health. Obesity also can affect the health of an unborn baby, called a fetus. Find out what the risks are and what you can do to boost your chances of a healthy pregnancy.
