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Healthy Pregnancy Weight Gain

What happens if you gain too much-or too little?

Gaining too much weight during pregnancy can put you at greater risk of having high blood pressure and gestational diabetes. If you gain too little, you risk having a low-birth weight baby or premature delivery. Your best bet is slow, steady weight gain to ensure you and your baby are getting enough of the nutrients you need. Gaining weight slowly also reduces your risk of having varicose veins, backache, fatigue and indigestion.