New research says losing pregnancy weight too quickly is dangerous

Finally, the research that all new mothers need to hear. Two studies from the British Medical Journal indicate that losing weight too quickly after birth can put your next baby at risk (and gaining too much weight in between pregnancies is also dangerous).

Women are encouraged to try to maintain a healthy weight before, during and after pregnancy to give their child the best start in life, say two doctors writing in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).

"Women of reproductive age are bombarded with messages about diet, weight, and body image," they said.

"There is growing concern on the one hand about an epidemic of obesity, and on the other about a culture that promotes 'size zero' as desirable, irrespective of a woman's natural build.

"With at least half of all pregnancies unplanned, women need to be aware of the implications of their weight for pregnancy, birth, and the health of their babies."

Sources:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uklatest/story/0,,-6808494,00.html