The advice of a doctor on weight gain during pregnancy has an impact on women though, only 25% of them get appropriate advice.

‘Pregnant women follow the recommendations of their healthcare provider especially during pregnancy but only 25% of women receive advice on the weight gain during pregnancy.’

"This study by Deputy et al. highlights the importance of healthcare providers as a crucial source of guidance on appropriate weight gain during pregnancy, which is of utmost importance to maternal and fetal health," says Susan G. Kornstein, MD, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Women's Health. 




"It is essential that provider advice be consistent with the most up-to-date recommendations and best practices. These findings can be extrapolated beyond weight gain to other aspects of a healthy lifestyle that can impact pregnancy."
Source-Eurekalert