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I'm healthy but after gaining 40lbs, during pregnancy, not being able to do a single push-up, becoming overweight that it is okay now?

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Pregnancy: As the mother of a new baby (congrats) you will work hard with baby and lose that weight. Congrats on new baby.

Answered 12/28/2014

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A member asked:

I'm healthy but after gaining 40lbs, during pregnancy, not being able to do a single push-up, becoming overweight that it is okay now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

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