Multiple choice

Complete the following sentence. If the mother is ________, then it can be harmful for the baby?

  1. Underweight

  2. Overweight

  3. Either Under- or Overweight
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Both maternal underweight and overweight statuses pose risks to the baby. Being underweight increases the risk of low birth weight and preterm birth, while being overweight increases the risk of gestational diabetes and delivery complications.

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