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A member asked:

I gained 42 lbs in pregnancy and baby looks on track to be 8.5-9lbs. dr keeps saying it's a chubby baby with big belly. my fault for overeating??

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No: Appropriate weight gain for each mother during pregnancy varies. It depends on where you started, too. Try to eat healthy and stay active. Some babies are born at 9 pounds no matter how much weight is gained.

Dr Crane agreed

Answered 3/22/2017

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