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flag 26.2% of pregnant women in the UK are obese, increasing pregnancy risks and deaths, prompting calls for urgent action.

flag Obesity among pregnant women in the UK has reached 26.2%, with one in four expectant mothers now classified as obese, according to the Royal College of Physicians. flag This trend increases risks of gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, C-sections, and postpartum hemorrhaging, and is linked to 64% of pregnancy-related deaths between 2021 and 2024. flag The RCP warns of strain on NHS maternity services and calls for urgent, coordinated action across food policy, education, and healthcare to prevent obesity before pregnancy. flag Experts stress the need for non-judgmental, evidence-based care and improved support through programs like Healthy Start, highlighting regional disparities and the long-term health impacts on children.

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