By Emmanuel Rotimi Akinbanjo
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A recent release from the U.K. National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) says that about half of women of childbearing age are either overweight or obese.
In new guidelines for doctors and midwives, women need reliable information on how to manage their weight because of serious health risks that face obese women and their babies.
The purpose of the new guidelines is to enable health professionals to help women have a healthy pregnancy as there are more risks associated with pregnancies in women who have a Body Mass Index of over 30 when they become pregnant says NICE director, Mike Kelly.
The guidelines also suggest that women who are obese before they become pregnant should be encouraged to lose weight even before they conceive.
Studies have revealed that there is a lot of benefits for obese pregnant women if they exercised moderately and not gain weight or even lose a few pounds during pregnancy. The popular belief in the past was that pregnancy is not a time to start an exercise program and that pregnant women should "take it easy" as women "eat for two" during pregnancy. But today, that belief has changed.
British health experts say "eating for two" is no excuse to become obese during pregnancy. The guidelines specifically advise women to stay away from fried foods and sweets and watch portion of sizes even if they crave to do otherwise.
According to the guidelines, "health professionals should encourage women to check their weight and waist measurement periodically or as an alternative, check the fit of their clothes".
Women who exercised and did not gain weight had normal weight babies, whereas obese women who gain more weight during pregnancy face the risk of hypertension, diabetes, asthma and other health risks to their babies.
Health experts therefore recommend a healthy diet along with exercise. Visit a Registered Dietitian to learn how to eat during pregnancy.
In conclusion, obese women are advised to lose weight and start exercising well before they become pregnant. But if you are obese and get pregnant, talk to your doctor before you start an exercise program. Ensure that you visit your doctor regularly to enable him monitor your progress. Your health and the health of your baby are very important. Moderate exercise is very beneficial to you and your baby; but always decide with your doctor before you start an exercise program.
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Contraceptives which "fool" the body that you're pregnant change hormone balance with the side effect of dramatic weight gain in many women. Use the time when you start to plan a family and come off them to have a gradual keep fit and weight loss program. But not too quickly as heart attack is another inherent factor with the new excercise regime.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget too, that tampering with hormone balance can increase the risk of PNI/PND
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