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Pregnancy: The Overweight or Obese Woman, 3:26 minutes

 

If a woman is overweight or obese before pregnancy, she may face special health risks when pregnant. Babies born to overweight or obese mothers may face their own challenges. In this video, you’ll learn what you can do if you’re an overweight or obese mom to protect your own health and the health of your baby. “Pregnancy: The Overweight or Obese Woman” is part of the Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Baby video series.


  
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