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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gwyn Wright

Piling on weight while pregnant may cause heart problems for child, study finds

Mothers who gain excessive weight during pregnancy may increase their baby’s risk of heart problems in later life, a new study suggests.

Findings from a study published in The Journal of Physiology show a baby’s heart is “programmed” by the nutrients it gets while still a foetus.

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