If you are planning on having children one day then you want to make sure that you are healthy and that means that you do not want to get pregnant while you are still obese. You want to lose the weight the healthy way before you get pregnant. Did you know that obesity in pregnant women could lead to birth defects in babies such as malformed heart, underdeveloped spinal cords and even missing limbs. You are also more at risk for complications during your pregnancy. So get your weight in check before trying to concieve..it will be best for you and your baby.