Focus isn’t on losing weight

Slimming World is the only slimming organisation that works in collaboration with the Royal College of Midwives to develop its policy on the best way to support women in managing their weight during pregnancy.

The slimming group does not advise on weight change during pregnancy and does not encourage weight loss during this time.

Instead, it supports people in eating a healthy diet and remaining physically active.

It also aims to help people achieve any weight change recommendations made by their health care team, particularly in preventing excess weight gain during this time.

Therefore, any woman who is pregnant and wishes to continue attending their Slimming World group during their pregnancy is required to gain the support of their midwife.

Consultants like Lynsey will then provide support in maintaining a healthy balanced diet to manage her weight safely as advised by her midwife.