New research from Karolinska Institutet supports the idea of lowering or removing the current recommendation of a weight gain of at least 5 kg during pregnancy for obese women. The study indicates that there are no increased health risks for either the mother or the child with weight gain below current guidelines. For women with obesity class 3, weight gain values below the guidelines or weight loss were associated with reduced risk of adverse outcomes. The results suggest that weight gain below current recommendations is likely safe in pregnancies with obesity, and specific recommendations may be needed for women with class 3 obesity. Further studies on other weight categories are planned.
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Women with obesity do not need to gain weight during pregnancy, new study suggests
