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I am not able to walk properly, as i feel to heavy to walk. Is this normal?

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Trouble walking during pregnancy is nothing new. It’s a symptom of pelvic girdle pain or PGP, a pregnancy discomfort. During pregnancy, the growing baby causes a woman’s center of gravity and posture to change. This, along with pregnancy hormones, can cause the pelvic joints to become unstable leading to a variety of mobility issues ranging from minor discomfort to significant pain and sometimes the inability to walk. So it is completely normal

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Will I develop gestational diabetes if I'm overweight?

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Not necessarily, but being overweight does increase your chances of developing gestational diabetes. The higher your body mass index (BMI), the greater your risk. If you have a BMI of over 30, you're more than three times more likely to develop gestational diabetes than if you have a BMI of 25 or below.

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Can I feel pregnancy symptoms immediately after I concieve?

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It is uncommon as pregnancy symptoms are tied to your pregnancy hormone (HCG) levels. Up to 15% of pregnant women do not experience morning sickness despite high HCG levels. Some women experience common early pregnancy symptoms like tender breasts, nausea, fatigue, sensitivity to smell or bloating within days after conception, or about a week-and-a-half before your period is scheduled to arrive.

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