Fat shaming is harmful to all women, but pregnant women face a particular danger. Shaming affects not only their health but also that of their children.
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The right advice on nutrition is not always reaching pregnant women.
Women who were a healthy weight before pregnancy should aim to gain between 11.5 and 16 kilograms during pregnancy.
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Professor of Nutritional Epidemiology, University of Southampton
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Conjoint Lecturer, University of Newcastle
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Programme Lead Nutrition and Health, Edge Hill University
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute