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Q. Why do women become fat during or after pregnancy?

Answered by
Dr. Neha Rathod
and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.
This is a premium question & answer published on Jul 18, 2018 and last reviewed on: Oct 05, 2020

Hello doctor,

I would like to know why do women become fat during or after pregnancy?

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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.

For more information consult an obstetrician and gynaecologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/obstetrician-and-gynaecologist


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