Obesity or overweight is considered a health risk for those who are thinking about becoming or are already pregnant. Because of this, it is recommended that women who are overweight should loose weight before becoming pregnant and those who are overweight during their pregnancy should monitor their weight gain carefully so as not to gain too much. Excessive weight gain during pregnancy is defined as 7 or more pounds of weight gain in one month.

Women who are overweight at the beginning of their pregnancy or who become overweight during their pregnancy are at increased risk of:
     - gestational diabetes
     - preeclampsia
     - cesarean section
     - stillbirth
     - premature birth
     - macrosomia
     - late fetal death
     - early neonatal death
     - birth defects
     - death of the mother

At Budding Baby, we personalize your nutritional counseling experience. In coordination with you and your doctor's requests, we will come up with a nutritional plan that will decrease the chances of your developing any of the risks associated with being overweight. We can also provide you with the tools needed to experience weight management before conception, while ensuring an adequate diet and healthy development of your child.

For more information on how you can manage your weight for a healthy pregnancy, email us at info@buddingbaby.com or call 704.999.0880 to schedule your appointment!