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Is it dangerous if I'm overweight and pregnant? I'm honest with you and the answer is yes. The birth of a newborn is always a wonderful moment but you have to know this. If you have a body mask index above (bmi) above 30 percent than it is dangerous.

Here are the dangers of overweight and pregnant at the same time.

Dangers of overweight and pregnant.

- It increases the risk of diabetes.


- It increases the risk of high blood pressure.


- Blood clots in the lungs or legs.


- Miscarriage


- Danger of gestational toxicosis increases

Do not get me wrong if you are overweight it doesn't mean you will have problems but if you can take some weight off beforehand you will have less complications.

But caution if you want to give your baby adequate milk you need a certain amount of body fat.

Overweight and pregnant: What can I do about it?

- Start with a low fat diet most women have success if they follow a diet.


- Eat more fruit, vegetables and whole cereal products.


- Do not drink sweet drinks and avoid fried dishes.


- Eating fast food is something you have absolutely to avoid.


- Do physical if you are pregnant, walking every day for an half hour can help you out.


- In the first trimester of pregnancy you do not have need extra calories. So don't eat for two.


- Drink a lot of water every day. At least 8 glasses a day. Even it is better to drink from a bottle instead of a glass. Perhaps you aren't aware of it but if you drink from a bottle you will drink much more.

By reading this article I'm sure you know a lot more about overweight and pregnant.
However always contact your doctor before you start a diet and especially if you need to lose a lot of weight.