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Does the mothers weight gain throughout pregnancy affect the size of the fetus?
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Somewhat: Every baby's birthweight is a combination of genetic factors and environmental factors. Excessive or poor weight gain on mom's part is just one piece of the puzzle.
Answered 2/24/2013
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