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I am 30 years old. just foud out an pregnant. the bad news is that am over weight.163cm and 100kg.can i lose wight & exercise while i am pregnant or not?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Exercise during: Pregnancy is usually a good thing (unless you have a specific condition for which your obstetrician recommends no exercise). However, during pregnancy is not the right time to deliberately lose weight. Take care and congratulations.

Answered 4/14/2016

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Talk w/your OB: Moderate exercise and appropriate nutrition are excellent, but it is not a good idea to attempt weight loss while pregnant. You will need to be monitored for gestational diabetes, and make sure thyroid level is normal. Talk w/a good registered dietitian as well.

Answered 4/21/2014

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