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What is the best way to increase weight for pregnancy?

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Eat, don't exercise.: If that is your goal, then sedentary life and avid appetite are your best bets.

Dr Ham agreed

Answered 7/20/2012

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