When talking with a young woman trying to become pregnant, the dental hygienist recalls that weight adjustment ideally should be achieved:

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One of the most important times for prenatal care is before a pregnancy begins. Ideally, weight adjustments of overweight or underweight women should be achieved before conception. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Society for Nutrition recommend that all overweight and obese women of reproductive age receive counseling by a registered dietitian before a pregnancy.

When Talking with a Young Woman Trying to Become Pregnant