Women who are too fat are not only poor in stature. Being too fat will lead to disorder of hormone levels in the body, reduce the probability of pregnancy, and even lead to infertility. It may also lead to high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and pregnancy diabetes or hypertension after pregnancy. So, is 1.5 meters and 130 pounds before pregnancy considered obesity?
A height of 1.5 meters and a weight of 130 pounds are considered overweight. The standard weight for a person who is 1.5 meters tall is 45 kilograms, which is around 90 pounds. Exceeding or falling below this standard by 10% is considered normal weight. And 130 clearly exceeds the standard weight by more than 40%, which is overweight and belongs to the obese body type. Meanwhile, body mass index can also be used for calculation. Body mass index is calculated by dividing the weight in kilograms by the square of the height in meters.
A body mass index between 18 and 25 is the standard and normal weight. If the index is between 25 and 30, it is considered overweight, while if the body mass index is greater than 30, it is mild obesity, if it is greater than 35, it is moderate obesity, and if it is greater than 40, it is severe obesity. A height of 1.5 meters and a weight of 130 pounds have a body mass index of approximately 29, indicating overweight and approaching mild obesity.
For overweight women, they can lose weight properly before pregnancy and control their weight to avoid problems such as pregnancy diabetes. It is best to control weight through exercise. After pregnancy, pay attention to diet, eat less sugary or high-fat foods, and eat more fruits and vegetables.
