Is there a normal pregnancy weight gain?

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Is there a normal pregnancy weight gain?

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Jan 16, 2012

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How much weight do women gain during pregnancy? What exactly is pregnorexia? Is it true that men can gain pregnancy weight, too? Join Caroline and Cristen as they take a closer look at pregnancy and weight gain. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jan 16, 2012

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Is there a normal pregnancy weight gain?

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