A 27-year-old member asked:
Does my high body weight increase my baby's chances for birth defects?
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Possibly: If you have early diabetes because of your weight then this can cause birth defects.
6.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Ecaterina Sartinaanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Yes and no: Not birth defects, but certanly some problems. As well as you.
You can develop high blood pressure and diabetes related to a pregnancy, and complications to your child with it will increase as well.
You baby could be prone for macrosomia, difficult delivery, probably c-section, possible hypoglycemia, and many others in the future.
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Johanna Frickeanswered
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics 50 years experience
According to the : Widely-publicized charge study: http://www.Medicalnewstoday.Com/articles/243911.Php., there is a " strong association" of maternal metabolic conditions (obesity, diabetes & hypertension) & ⬆ risk in offspring of autistic spectrum disorders & other neurodevelopmental disorders, not a cause & effect. Congenital anomalies are ⬆ed if maternal diabetes is poorly controlled. Just take care of yourself.
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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