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What happens if a woman is fattening up a lot during pregnancy is that a predisposition to why the child could be fat?
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Yes: Too much pregnancy weight gain is associated with both gestational diabetes as well as having a large baby which carries many risks. Eat fruits and vegetables and follow your physician's orders on recommended weight gain. It is really not eating for two.
Answered 11/16/2014
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