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Pregnancy & Childbirth

Why watching your weight is important during pregnancy

Gaining weight is healthy and normal, but obesity during pregnancy can pose serious dangers

Susan Miller
Staff Writer
Published Dec. 1, 2023
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  • obesity
  • Care on the Coast
  • Wilmington

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  • pregnancy
  • obesity
  • Care on the Coast
  • Wilmington

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