Obesity and Pregnancy
Carrying excess weight during pregnancy can raise the risk of complications such as gestational diabetes, high blood pressure and a larger baby.
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Patient-Friendly Explanation
Carrying excess weight during pregnancy can raise the risk of complications such as gestational diabetes, high blood pressure and a larger baby. Managing weight before and during pregnancy with medical guidance helps keep both mother and baby healthier.
Medical
Clinical Definition
Maternal obesity increases the risk of gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, venous thromboembolism, caesarean delivery, macrosomia and congenital anomalies, and can influence long-term metabolic programming of the offspring. Preconception weight optimisation improves maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Key Insight
Why It Matters
If you are planning a pregnancy, reaching a healthier weight first can reduce risks for you and your baby. Dr Joseph Wang provides preconception weight management tailored to your needs.
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Reviewed against standard medical references.
Medically reviewed by
Family Physician & Registered Acupuncturist, Accord Medical Clinic. MBBS (NUS), Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (NUS), Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture (Singapore College of TCM).
Last reviewed: August 2026
This page is general health education, not medical advice. Whether any treatment is appropriate for you is a decision made in consultation after assessment.