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writes:My boyfriend weights 124 kilograms and my weight is just 56 kilogram. We're planning to have a baby. Will I have to face any difficulty during pregnancy because of the fact that I'm going to get pregnant by a man who weights a lot more than me? Reply to this Question
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reader, YouWish +, writes (2 August 2014):
 No, you'll be fine in pregnancy and childbirth. All sperm looks the same.
I would be interested in hearing about this guy's eating/exercise habits. Is he 124 kg because he is bulked up with muscle and height, or is he 124 kg because his lifestyle is unhealthy?
There are people whose metabolism is affected by genetics, which is why some people can seemingly tuck it in and not gain a pound while other people gain a muffin top from rice cakes.
A huge part of this is choice by you the parents to both practice and instill healthy eating habits from the very start. The quality of food will play here as well, with fresh ingredients, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats and proteins (unless you're vegetarian) and smart choices for snacks. If your boyfriend has bad habits, that puts your child at risk because the biggest way to teach your child is by example. As cute as it is to feed a toddler ice cream and candy, it's a better choice to feed fresh fruit.
As for you and pregnancy, you make sure you take your prenatal vitamins and eat smart and well. You're eating "for two", but some people take that much too literally and eat for 6. Your hormones will fluctuate. Think of food as fuel for your body's hard work in caring for your baby. Choose high-quality stuff to keep your system running and your baby getting premium nutrients, and avoid empty carbs, starches, junk food, boredom eating, and drink lots of water. Go to the Dr for regular checkups, and watch your salt intake. Prenatal high blood pressure can strike anyone, anytime. All in all, keep your stress down, stay happy, take care of yourself, eat well, do some light exercise because becoming pregnant is not the time to INTRODUCE a vigorous workout if you're not already doing it pre-pregnancy. Walking is great. Walking is muscle nourishment for your well-being. Music is really good too...unless you're listening to death metal, music calms you, lowers blood pressure, and there is evidence your baby can hear it.
You'll be fine!
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reader, Honeypie +, writes (1 August 2014):
 Was he a big baby? Were you?
His and your current weight has no bearing on the size of your child or how hard your pregnancy will be.
My husband was a BIG baby and I was a BIG baby and we had 3 fairly BIG babies. It's partially genetic and partially environmental.
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reader, CindyCares  +, writes (1 August 2014):
 I don't think you'd have difficulty during pregnancy, but unluckily, current research ( which so far was only focused on mother's obesity effects on the child ) shows evidence that father's bodyweight has some impact on baby's future health. Obese guys have different epigenetics marlers and.. well, it's complicated, but, long shory short , a fat dad puts his child at much higher risk than a normal one for obesity, diabetes, chronic degenerative disease and early aging.
So,it would not be such a bad idea if he gets hmself back at an healthy weight, or as close as possible to it, before conceiving. It may take some time , but, you are only 18-21, so, what's the big rush.
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reader, chigirl  +, writes (1 August 2014):
 No.
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