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Being overweight reduces chances of pregnancy
… overweight and obese women conceive, they and their babies face a number of increased risks. For mom: Pregnancy-related diabetes High blood pressure Preeclampsia Preterm delivery Stillbirth Cesarean section Shoulder dystocia For baby: Distress during labor Early neonatal death Neural tube defects (i.e. spina bifida) … testosterone levels, and increased scrotal/testicular temperatures. Weight management is key For all these reasons, couples hoping to conceive should focus on a weight management program …