The Impact Of Weight In Pregnancy

We finish our conversation on how obesity and metabolic dysfunction shape pregnancy outcomes and why a mom’s metabolic health can influence a baby’s health for life. We break down healthy pregnancy weight gain ranges, explain why pregnancy increases insulin resistance, and share practical steps for safer prenatal and postpartum health. • obesity rates before pregnancy and why it raises risk for mom and baby • recommended pregnancy weight gain by pre-pregnancy BMI and when most gain should happen • risks tied to excessive gestational weight gain including gestational diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia, clots, and C-section • normal pregnancy changes in blood volume, heart rate, blood pressure, and clotting • why pregnancy increases insulin resistance and how the pancreas compensates • how high blood sugar affects mom’s future type 2 diabetes risk • how gestational diabetes can affect baby size, delivery risk, newborn low blood sugar, and lifelong diabetes risk • why family planning and effective birth control support healthier pregnancies • treatment paths before pregnancy including obesity medicine, medications before conception, and bariatric surgery timing • pregnancy strategies including nutrition, low-impact activity, prenatal screenings, and dietitian support If you found this information helpful, please share with a friend, family member, or colleague. We need to do all we can to combat the dangerous misinformation that is out there. Please subscribe and write a review. This will help others find the podcast and they may also improve their metabolic health.👩🏼‍⚕️ Live in Missouri? Want to be my patient?Telehealth clinic: https://missourimetabolichealth.com🥑 Have questions you want answered on the podcast? Email [email protected]✨Freebies✨Anti-Obesity Medication OptionsHow To Prevent DiabetesHealthy Habits WorkbookPreventative Health Checklist🤗 Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lindsayogle/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr..lindsay.ogle?_t=8prC4VUQZ5i&_r=1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMV0X6U0JLZgRMiNwGtmpeg