Dieting for obese mothers just before pregnancy may not be enough

If you are obese, and hoping to lose weight before conception, some of the epigenetic damage might have already been done. New research shows that not only is dieting before getting pregnant not enough to prevent diabetes risks, but could actually present new risks as well. Knowing how maternal health and behavior affects how genes express themselves in offspring should help develop more precise prenatal strategies to maximize the health of newborn children.

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