Cravings in pregnancy detonates childhood obesity

Around a pregnancy there are usually many myths, such as that you should eat for two or if you have a craving, you must comply with it ... However, falling in this type of tastes can have serious consequences in the future, such as childhood obesity .

According to a study published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, eating for two and not limiting cravings could cause childhood obesity : Babies are at risk of being three times larger, heavier and with excessive body fat if their mothers gained a lot of weight early in pregnancy.

About, Margie Davenport, Canadian researcher and lead author , explains that in the study, moms who gained weight during the first half of pregnancy were 2.7 times more likely to give birth to babies that were larger and heavier, with more than 14% body fat.

In addition, considering the population studied, 172 Canadian pregnant women between 1995 and 2011, more than half of them gained excessive weight during pregnancy, despite health advice and an exercise regimen.

In order to prevent childhood obesity , one of the most serious epidemics at present, "pregnant women and health professionals should be aware of the guidelines of weight gain during pregnancy, which will build a foundation for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby" says the specialist.

However, not only does this research highlight the need to prevent childhood obesity . Spanish researchers urge to bend efforts to maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy.

Therefore, they make a series of recommendations, such as brisk walking three times a week, which can reduce the risk of emergency surgery or cesarean by 50%, as well as the risk of childhood obesity .


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