Obesity issue has been strongly disputed recently. Latest statistics reveal nearly half of the pregnant women are overweight, causing them to face higher health risks, for instance, miscarriages, stillbirths, blood clots and etc.
British Government watchdog has found out that the conventional theory for expectant mothers to eat for two is misleading. They are worrying that obese women will become even fatter during pregnancy as they assume they can eat for two. Therefore, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence is impelled to announce this delusive statement as a preventive measure on obesity crisis.
Various suggestions are proposed as a guidance for expectant mothers for a healthier lifestyle. They are encouraged to exercise at least half an hour everyday. Those exercise should be moderate such as brisk walk and swimming. Unhealthy snacks should also be avoided for breakfast.New mothers are also advised to shed their baby weight six months after labouring. Meanwhile, education on the risks of obesity and having children should be instilled.
However, this has became a controversial issue. Jill Kirby, director of the Right-wing think-tank claims that most expectant mothers will not care for the guidances.
It seems to be impractical and conflicts on the exercises recommended. On the other hand, some childbirth experts welcomed this guidance with the reason that many of the women fail to lose their birth after giving birth.
Obesity has became a worrying trend all over the world. Now even expectant mothers have been targeted to solve the obesity problem. I agree that pregnant women should have light exercise and control their diet. They can still eat more with the condition that the meals are nutritious and low calories. They should also manage their weight with extra care after labouring.
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