Debunking the old myth that a pregnant woman should "eat for two" , doctors now advise the expectant mothers to consume only 300 extra calories a day and gain no more than 35 pounds.

After it was found that obese mothers are gaining excessive weight during pregnancy, an influential U.S. medical panel is considering changes to the medical guidelines for how much weight a woman should gain during pregnancy.

The current recommendations for pregnant women of eating what you like and leading a sedentary life pose a danger to country's obesity epidemic and doctors now recommend at least 30 minutes of exercise five times a week if it's an uncomplicated pregnancy, and more if someone is used to exercising more.

Full report: AHN

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