Obese women also have more difficult labours and births and are more likely to need an emergency caesarean section.
Philippa Marsden, Chairman of the RCOG?s Patient Information Committee, said: "This new advice gives women information about the risks of being overweight during pregnancy and giving birth but more importantly focuses on how women can work together with their health care team to reduce these risks. It also details the extra care a woman should have during her pregnancy if she has a raised body mass index.
?Trying to lose weight by dieting during pregnancy is not recommended ? even if you are obese ? as it may harm the health of your unborn baby. However, by making healthy changes to your diet you may not gain any weight during pregnancy and you may even lose a small amount.
?Healthcare professionals can also help you with losing weight if you are planning for a future pregnancy or after you have had your baby.?
The guidance said there is no need to eat for two, as pregnant women do not need extra calories until the third trimester and then only an extra 200 per day, the equivalent to two pieces of toast.
The new advice also covers exercise in pregnancy, vitamin supplements, planning for labour and birth, after birth care and planning for a future pregnancy.
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