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I am 186lbs and 5'3. found out i'm recently pregnant. could loosing weight the healthy way be dangerous for my baby?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Dieting: Any time you try to lose weight in a healthy way, you will do no harm. Simply discuss with your OB doctor what diet would be best for you, and they can follow your weight and the growing baby inside you to assure everyone stays healthy. Best wishes.

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Answered 4/16/2016

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