{
  "id": 12297619,
  "title": "How to Avoid Gaining Too Much Weight During Pregnancy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/how-to-avoid-gaining-too-much-weight-during-pregnancy",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-06T04:13:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
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    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/how-to-avoid-gaining-too-much-weight-during-pregnancy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pregnancy leads to weight gain as the baby develops. Excessive weight gain during pregnancy can raise the risk of complications. To avoid putting on too much weight, follow these recommendations: know your target weight gain based on pre-pregnancy BMI; eat nutritious foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean protein, and calcium-rich dairy; avoid eating for two; limit sugary drinks, sweetened juices, and high-calorie snacks; eat regular, balanced meals; stay physically active through at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise weekly; drink plenty of water; watch portion sizes; manage cravings wisely by combining treats with nutritious foods; monitor your weight during prenatal visits; avoid weight-loss diets; and seek individual advice if you were overweight before pregnancy.",
  "summary": "Pregnancy naturally causes weight gain as your baby grows, but gaining more weight than recommended can increase the risk of pregnancy complications. Learning how to avoid gaining too much weight during pregnancy involves eating nutritious foods, staying physically active and following your healthcare provider’s recommended weight-gain range. The goal is not to lose weight, but [...] The post How…",
  "key_points": [
    "Know target weight gain based on pre-pregnancy BMI",
    "Eat nutritious foods, avoid \"eating for two\"",
    "Stay active with at least 150 minutes weekly exercise"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}