I did not check into this at all, but it sounded interesting, and if it can help anyone experience a healthier pregnancy (and life in general), it’s worth passing along…
Theres a blog dedicated to Obesity and the Salt Connection, and they have an entry here on obesity and pregnancy. The premise is that pregnant women are at increased risk from obesity because of hormone changes during pregnancy (namely estrogen). “To avoid unhealthy weight gain and many other health problems, it is very important that pregnant mothers keep their salt intake low…” Read more here.