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What should I know about weight gain during pregnancy?

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What should I know about weight gain during pregnancy?

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How much weight you should gain during pregnancy has a lot to do with your weight before you got pregnant, says nurse midwife Paula Greer. To learn why you may need to gain more or less than the average amount, watch this video.

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