Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research

Gaining too much weight during pregnancy nearly doubles risk of having a heavy baby

A study of over 40,000 women found that those who gained more than 40 pounds during pregnancy were nearly twice as likely to have a heavy baby. Heavy babies are at risk for birth complications and may become overweight or obese children and adults.

SourceKaiser Permanente Center for Health Research·JournalObstetrics and Gynecology·DateOct 31, 2008

Kaiser Permanente study shows 1 in 7 women are depressed before, during or after pregnancy

A comprehensive survey of maternal depression found that 8.7% of women were depressed before pregnancy, 6.9% during pregnancy, and 10.4% after childbirth. Nearly three-fourths of women with postpartum depression also experienced depression before or during pregnancy.

SourceKaiser Permanente Center for Health Research·JournalAmerican Journal of Psychiatry·DateSep 27, 2007