Pregnancy and Metabolic Health
Pregnancy serves as a crucial period for understanding a woman's metabolic health, with insulin playing a vital role in fetal development and maternal preparation for breastfeeding. As women become more insulin resistant during this time, the risk of gestational diabetes increases, potentially leading to larger birth weights and long-term metabolic challenges for both mother and child. Research indicates that babies born in insulin-rich environments may face a heightened risk of obesity and metabolic issues in their teenage years.In this clip
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