discussion title:
Is It OK to Diet While Pregnant?
Q: We just found out we were expecting -- it's a surprise after 10 years. In that time I have gained about 70 lbs; I know this is because I haven't paid attention to my diet.
I realize that pregnancy isn't the time to lose weight and was wondering if part of the reason is because toxins from your fat cells can pass to the baby as they are flushing out of your system. I was also on a 60 mg dose of prednisone and on a daily dose of 20mg of prednisone after that for 8 months, 3 years ago. I worry about the effects of that on this pregnancy also.
Read Dr. Fernstrom's answer
here.
