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Overweight mother
Overweight mothers have some increased risks with pregnancy. These include higher risks of pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, and macrosomia (very large baby).
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What are the tests for overweight mother?
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What is the treatment for overweight mother?
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What symptoms will an overweight mother display?
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If I'm an overweight mother, will I have an overweight baby?
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A 23-year old male asked:
Am sure I dont have sleep apnea. Am not overweight. Father.mother.brother also snore. . I have large tonsils could it be the reason. Treatments?
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A 38-year old asked:
My mother is overweight. we are indians and she's asthmatic and takes steroids. how can i help her eat healthier?
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A 40-year old asked:
Can the baby be overweight just because the breastfeeding mother's diet is unhealthy?
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A 58-year old female asked:
My mother is 82 yo, with a BMI of 27.8, overweight. She has occasional irritable bowel symptoms . She's had colonoscopies with clean results about every 10 years. Her last one was 11 years ago and it was also negative. Her PCP wants her to have one
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A 34-year old female asked:
I am a plus size mother always over weight I am 34 weeks pregnant and fundus is measuring 40 cm is that expected or should ibe concern?
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A 37-year old asked:
How do I know if I am overweight?
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A 36-year old asked:
Why are marijuana smokers not overweight?
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A 24-year old asked:
Is it possible for my baby to be overweight?
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How do you exactly get buff if you're overweight?
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A 33-year old asked:
Do you really have to be overweight to be on a diet?
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A 37-year old asked:
What kind of sickness can u get if you are overweight?
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What is the medical definition of an overweight person ?
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A 49-year old asked:
Is it possible for an overweight person to do gymnastics?
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A 26-year old female asked:
I was overweight and my skin ismessed up !what should Ido?
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A 33-year old asked:
Should grandparents take care of the kids if mothers are deployed?
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A 17-year old male asked:
Is there any benefit from being overweight ? Or it is only problems ??
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A 22-year old female asked:
I am 5'5 and weigh 150lbs. Is this overweight and what is the recommended weight?
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A male asked:
Hyper acidity and overweight
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A 31-year old asked:
Am I at risk for diabetes if overweight only?
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Are c-sections difficult if a woman is overweight?
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Why do alcoholics have a tendency to be overweight?
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Could being overweight be causing multiple miscarriages?
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How to know if you are overweight, normal, or underweight?
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A 33-year old asked:
What is Pickwickian syndrome that commonly affects overweight individuals?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Can I conceive if iam overweight?
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Are epidurals effective for overweight women?
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