Risks
Excessive weight gain during pregnancy can also be associated with risks for mother and unborn child. These include a very large child with high birth weight, which may require a Caesarean section, problems getting rid of the excess weight after birth, high blood pressure or gestational diabetes. In such cases, a change in diet can help to reduce weight gain to a normal level and reduce complications for the rest of the pregnancy and birth.
Summary
Overall, weight gain during pregnancy is a perfectly normal phenomenon, which can be explained by the changes that occur in the woman’s body. On the basis of the standard values for weight gain, the weight can be easily controlled and classified throughout the course of the pregnancy, so that deviations can be quickly recognized and countermeasures can be taken if necessary.
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