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Overweight mothers-to-be could be condemning their unborn children to decades of ill-health.
Research has shown that men and women whose mothers were carrying extra pounds when pregnant are more likely to be fat and unhealthy themselves – even when in their 30s.
While it is well-known that overweight mothers-to-be risk having big babies, who grow into overweight children, this study is one of the first to show that the legacy can still be felt years later.
And not only does it affect weight but overall health, including blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/a...other-lead-obese-adult.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
'Condemning' seems a strong word to use
Research has shown that men and women whose mothers were carrying extra pounds when pregnant are more likely to be fat and unhealthy themselves – even when in their 30s.
While it is well-known that overweight mothers-to-be risk having big babies, who grow into overweight children, this study is one of the first to show that the legacy can still be felt years later.
And not only does it affect weight but overall health, including blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/a...other-lead-obese-adult.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
'Condemning' seems a strong word to use