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Pregnancy weight gain problems. if starting out overweight and trying to lose weight, what is a guideline?

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No weight loss: It is not recommended that you lose weight during pregnancy, even if you are overweight or obese. Weight gain of 15-25 pounds is recommended for overweight women and 11-20 pounds for obese women.

Answered 3/26/2013

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