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Weight in pregnancy best controlled by diet, study suggests
ScienceDaily (May 18, 2012) — Pregnant women, including those who are obese or overweight, should be encouraged to minimise weight gain through diet, according to major new research from Queen Mary, University of London. Piling on excess weight during pregnancy increases the risk of complications for pregnant women but doctors have been cautious in advising women on ways to manage weight for fear of any adverse effect on mother or baby. However, the new study published in the BMJ shows that following a healthy diet, overseen by health professionals, stems excess weight gain in pregnancy and reduces the risk of pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia, diabetes, high blood pressure and early delivery
Study: Diet during pregnancy safe and beneficial
(CBS News) Is it safe for a pregnant woman to go on a diet? According to a new study, not only is it safe, but it can even be beneficial and reduce the risk of dangerous complications. Study: Autism risk tied to mom’s obesity during pregnancy 1 out of 5 white women smoke while pregnant, study reveals PICTURES: 12 crazy myths about pregnancy Doctors already know that piling on excess pounds during pregnancy increases the risk for complications such as pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes, but many are cautious of giving weight loss advice out of concerns for adverse events that would harm a mom and baby’s health
Pregnancy weight control helpful, study
The common belief that pregnant women can eat for two has been scotched by research suggesting controlling weight during pregnancy can be beneficial. Experts found that weight management was not only safe but could also reduce complications for pregnant women and be advantageous to the baby.
Weight in pregnancy best controlled by diet, study shows
Weight in pregnancy best controlled by diet, study shows Public release date: 17-May-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Kerry Noble k.noble@qmul.ac.uk 44-207-882-7943 Queen Mary, University of London Pregnant women, including those who are obese or overweight, should be encouraged to minimise weight gain through diet, according to major new research from Queen Mary, University of London. Piling on excess weight during pregnancy increases the risk of complications for pregnant women but doctors have been cautious in advising women on ways to manage weight for fear of any adverse effect on mother or baby. However, the new study published in the BMJ shows that following a healthy diet, overseen by health professionals, stems excess weight gain in pregnancy and reduces the risk of pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia, diabetes, high blood pressure and early delivery.
Healthy Dieting in Pregnancy May Be Helpful
FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) — Eating a healthy, calorie-controlled diet during pregnancy can helps prevent excessive weight gain and cut the risk of obstetric complications, researchers report. In Europe and the United States, up to 40 percent of women gain more than the recommended weight during pregnancy and this excess weight is associated with a number of major health problems, according to background information in the study published online May 17 in the BMJ . In the report, an international team of researchers reviewed the findings of 44 studies that included more than 7,200 women and found that dietary intervention resulted in an average reduction in weight gain during pregnancy of nearly 8.8 pounds, compared with 1.5 pounds for exercise, and 2.2 pounds for exercise and diet combined
Now dieting in pregnancy is good for you
Eating for two should be a thing of the past for pregnant women after research suggested that dieting during pregnancy could reduce complications for women and lead to healthier babies. The risks of pre-eclampsia – which causes high blood pressure – diabetes and premature birth can all be reduced if the mother-to-be sticks to a healthy, calorie-controlled diet, the study published on bmj.com found. In contrast, excessive weight gain in pregnancy was linked to a number of serious health problems.
Weight loss during pregnancy helps mom and baby
Pregnant women who are overweight and obese can safely reduce their weight by eating a healthy diet to reduce the risks of complications for themselves and the baby. Nearly 58 per cent of women in Ontario exceeded guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy in a study published last month. Excessive weight gain during pregnancy is associated with health problems such as heart and metabolic complications
Pregnancy dieting 'cost effective'
The common belief that pregnant women can eat for two has been scotched by research suggesting dieting during pregnancy can be beneficial. Experts found that weight management was not only safe but could also reduce complications for pregnant women and be advantageous to the baby.
Pregnancy clichés aplenty
[unable to retrieve full-text content]If only “What to Expect When You're Expecting” had focused on the dads' group, and didn't just drop in on them a handful of times, we might have been onto something here.
Minnesota sees strides in preventing teen pregnancy
Efforts to engage Minnesota teenagers in pregnancy prevention may be paying off. At Minneapolis South High School, Jasmine Powell led a group of students wearing matching black sweatshirts who struck up a conversation about teen pregnancy with a group of eight boys amid the hubbub of the lunchroom
