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Can I diet while trying to get pregnant? |
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Being either overweight or underweight can reduce your chances of conception. It can also increase your risk of pregnancy complications. Ask your doctor what your healthy weight should be and then do your best to reach that target before getting pregnant. Overweight women tend to have larger babies and more difficult deliveries. The extra weight can also put you at higher risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, and back pain. While being overweight during pregnancy can cause problems, you never want to crash diet or lose weight all at once. If you are overweight and not yet pregnant, talk to your doctor about a safe and sensible weight loss plan. Discuss the possibility of meeting with a Registered Dietitian to help get you started. You can learn more from our article When You're About to Eat For Two from our Nutrition Resource Center. Becky Hand Licenced Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian |
