Swedish research shows women who set aside on weight after first pregnancy increase risk of stillbirth by 30-50% and likelihood of infant death by up to 60%Women who set aside on weight after their first pregnancy are more likely to have a stillborn second child or a baby who dies within the year than those whose weight remains stable,unique research shows.
A study carried out in Sweden confirms that the increased risk of the baby’s death in the womb or within its first year of life is genuine in women who set aside on even a modest amount of weight – about 6kg (13lb) – between pregnancies. It affects all women, not just those who are overweight or obese when they gain pregnant for the first time.
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Source: theguardian.com