Obese or overweight women are more likely to develop health complications during pregnancy, new research out today has revealed.The study found that their risk of gestational diabetes was increased four-fold and they were also three times as likely

was 16½st and beginning to accept I wouldn't have a baby. The longing never went away, but I was scared to let myself hope any more. I was sick of being overweight, though, and when I suggested the gastric bypass, Andy was supportive. 'We'll find a way

Research has revealed that around 10,000 babies every year are at a higher risk of dying or suffering long-term health problems as a result of obesity during pregnancy. Around half of all women of childbearing age in the UK are either overweight

A study of 105 babies in the womb has revealed a link between overweight pregnant mothers and babies who suffer from childhood obesity. Researchers at Chelsea and Westminster hospital used MRI scans to find some babies with a similar fat

event. Watch your own weight too. Children who have an overweight mum are three times more likely to become overweight adults, as they tend to follow the same eating habits. Podge-buster: Children are influenced by what you eat. If you snack on biscuits

Q: I don't seem to be getting pregnant - is it because I'm overweight?Expert midwife Catherine Parker-Littler, director of midwivesonline.com says: Fertility rates appear to be lower and miscarriage rates higher in women who are overweight, so

they gave birth, and found those who had gained more than the recommended weight during their pregnancy were three times more likely to be overweight or obese. Women whose pregnancy weight gain was low were at lower risk of becoming overweight or obese

oligomenorrhoea, which is the medical term for infrequent periods.There are a number of possible causes but it is usually due to an imbalance of hormones. This can happen if a woman is very underweight (or does excessive amounts of exercise), is very overweight

Hospitals NHS Trust.If you conceive again quickly, you may be more at risk of having a premature or low birth-weight baby. But if you're healthy and not too overweight or underweight, a small gap between babies shouldn't be too much of a problem.If you wait

.'Smoking heavily, being underweight or overweight are all risk factors for early birth, too. If you're getting any unusual symptoms, discharge, pain or bleeding, call your doctor immediately.'