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Facts about weight gain: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a weight gain of 25 to 37 pounds during pregnancy for women who were a normal weight bef
www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/aboutpregweightgain.html
Upside: Excellent summary of facts and how much weight to gain
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Weigh to Grow You're pregnant, right? So you get to eat as many french fries as you want, right? Wrong! You need to be careful about how much weight you gain during your pregnancy. Gaining too much ...
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_153.asp
Upside: Tailored advice based on your weight situation; helpful links to weight gain chart and BMI index
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There's no one-size-fits-all approach to pregnancy weight gain. Here's help gaining the right amount of weight. Like it or not, pregnancy weight gain is inevitable. Your baby's growth and development ...
www.mayoclinic.com/health/pregnancy-weight-gain/PR00111
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gain weight but don't want to gain too much weight during your pregnancy right?
www.pregnanthealth.com/weight-gain-during-pregnancy-choosing-the-right-foods/
Upside: Advice on how to gain weight in a healthy manner
Downside: Must search to find additional weight gain information on the site
The truth about baby fat Shape-shifting effect Weight-loss plateau The mommy metabolism myth Uncomfortable in the skin I'm in All in the family Free to be me
www.babycenter.com/0_the-new-mom-body-survey-7-000-women-tell-it-like-it-is_3653252.bc
Upside: Detailed article summarizing survey from women on weight during and after pregnancy with helpful statistics
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How much weight should I put on during pregnancy? Your questions answered. * What if I'm overweight? * What if I'm underweight? * What if I'm diabetic?
www.babycenter.com.au/pregnancy/antenatalhealth/physicalhealth/weightgain/
Upside: Detailed article covering many key questions; with user comments too
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Experts say the old targets need to be revised to take into account the obesity epidemic and the long-term health of women and children
www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2007/09/10/hlsc0910.htm
Upside: Article on weight gain targets
Downside: Targeted towards physicians
After a Pregnancy Eating healthy is one of the most important things you can do for your baby.
www.healthology.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-planning/article1135.htm
Upside: Good advice on how to eat during pregnancy
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- BabyCenter Most plus-size women can expect a healthy pregnancy. But as with any journey as complex as having a baby, the ride may get a little bumpy from time to time.
www.babycenter.com/0_plus-size-and-pregnant-understanding-and-managing-health-ris_1504842.bc
Upside: Detailed article on how to handle health and weight if you are plus-size and pregnant
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Docs want pregnancy weight guidelines lowered Organization to look at whether heavier women should be told to gain less
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20265998/
Upside: Helpful news article with summarized advice
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