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Why do women become fat during or after pregnancy?

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I would like to know why do women become fat during or after pregnancy?
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Dr. Neha Rathod is an obstetrician and gynecologist with expertise in women’s health across all life stages. She provides compassionate care in pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive health, along with managing gynecological conditions. Her special interests include infertility management, lactation counseling, and sexual health, ensuring women receive holistic and supportive treatment tailored to their needs.

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Women become fat because of lack of physical activity, exercise, fluid redistribution during and post pregnancy. All these factors cause weight gain.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 18, 2018
Reviewed At January 30, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Neha Rathod is an obstetrician and gynecologist with expertise in women’s health across all life stages. She provides compassionate care in pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive health, along with managing gynecological conditions. Her special interests include infertility management, lactation counseling, and sexual health, ensuring women receive holistic and supportive treatment tailored to their needs.

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Dr. Neha Rathod
Dr. Neha Rathod

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Neha Rathod is an obstetrician and gynecologist with expertise in women’s health across all life stages. She provides compassionate care in pregnancy, childbirth, and reproductive health, along with managing gynecological conditions. Her special interests include infertility management, lactation counseling, and sexual health, ensuring women receive holistic and supportive treatment tailored to their needs.

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