When It’s Not Just Baby Weight
Body image is a tricky thing for many women. Like looking into a funhouse mirror, the way they perceive their bodies can make them think they’re thinner or more obese than they actually are. Researchers led by Temple University’s Sharon Herring, MD, MPH, have found that this misperception is associated with excess weight gain during pregnancy - which can cause complications for both mother and baby.
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Filed under: Pregnancy on January 3rd, 2009