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“I Gained 50 Pounds During My Pregnancy”

It’s the size of a 10-year-old child. A medium-sized dog. A large piece of furniture. And, yep, that’s what I gained during my pregnancy.

Before I go on, let me acknowledge that pregnancy weight gain is a controversial topic. To some of you, 50 pounds is going to sound shocking. After all, experts recommend that women keep their weight gain to 25-30 pounds. But others, including some doctors, aren’t too concerned as long as the woman is healthy.
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