How Common is Obesity During Pregnancy?
Obesity is becoming a growing concern among both genders and all age groups. In 1962, 13% of the American population was classified as obese. By 1994, this number had increased to 23%. Yet, just six years later in 2000, this number had skyrocketed to over 30%. Today, an estimated two-thirds of Americans are considered overweight while one in three is obese. This means that almost 67 million Americans are obese. In fact, in America, being obese has officially become a marker for classifying a pregnancy as high risk. Of particular concern for women of childbearing age are the effects that obesity can have on your reproductive health. Not only can obesity put you and your baby at risk for some serious health complications, but it can actually interfere with fertility. This is because fat stores change the levels of sex hormones that your body produces, making it increasingly difficult to become pregnant. Complications For Mom If you are obese during pregnancy, you are at risk of several s
