If you’re pregnant, it’s wise to stop and think before you tuck in. With a little one in your belly, your body needs to be in tip-top shape, because if you’re healthy, baby’s also healthy. Besides, it’s not good to be overweight, and if you’re pregnant on top of that, both of you will be unhealthy.
The best advice is to be at your ideal weight even before you fall pregnant. If you battle to fall pregnant, it can help to shed a couple of kilos, because being overweight can cause infertility. But if you’re pregnant already and want to gain weight wisely, follow our advice.