Weight Gain During Pregnancy Puts Both Mom and Baby at Risk

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By Molly Grady

Mothers who put on excess weight before and during a pregnancy are more likely to have bigger babies.

Canadian researchers found the risk of larger babies increased as more weight was gained.

Big babies can result in birth trauma for both mom and child and can increase chances the mom will need a c-section.
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