What is BMI and How Does It Affect Pregnancy?
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What is BMI and How Does It Affect Pregnancy?

BMI is an abbreviation for body mass index, and it refers to an individual’s body weight in relation to his or her height. It is calculated by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms by his or her height in meters squared, and it is used to measure a person’s body fat. A higher BMI means higher body fat content. BMI determines whether someone is extremely obese, obese, overweight, normal weight, or underweight. It can be measured at any health facility.  Calculating BMI is pretty easy. If you are using the International System of Units (SI), the first step is to

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