Ep40: The Truth About Obesity And Pregnancy

Join me in this episode as I talk about obesity and how it affects your pregnancy. I’m going to help you understand the risk of obesity and how your weight is affecting your fertility. Find out what defines an “obese pregnant woman” and what you can do to have a healthy pregnancy and childbirth. In this Episode, You’ll Learn About: What exactly is considered obese How obesity negatively affects pregnancy What is BMI Why babies born to obese moms are at a greater risk of having health issues How obesity has an effect on how your labor progresses The issue of anesthesia for obese pregnant women The potential of having a big baby when you’re obese Increased risk of infant death and autism Understanding how your weight loss affects your fertility Losing those extra pounds for you and your baby Links Mentioned In The Episode: Episode #34: Everything You Need To Know About Having A “Big” Baby How To Make A Birth Plan That Works - FREE online class! ​The Birth Preparation Course Join my email list here! Our Sponsors: * Check out Ritual and get 25% off your first month! - https://ritual.com/DRNICOLE * Give Armoire a try and get up to 50% off your first month, that’s up to $125 OFF! Just visit armoire.style/DRNICOLE * Head to AvocadoMattress.com today and save up to ten percent on certified organic mattresses. Dream of Better – for you and the planet. - https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy