Your large intestine is the final part of your digestive tract. Undigested food enters your large intestine from your small intestine. It then reabsorbs water that is used in digestion and eliminates undigested food and fibre. This causes food waste products to harden and form faeces, which are then excreted.
Pregnancy Risks After Age 35. Find out how your age affects pregnancy -- and what you can to do ensure that both you and your developing baby are safe and healthy. By Martha Pierce. 1  Facebook. 2  Pinterest. 3  Google Plus. 4  Email. 5  Print. 6  More. 7  Comments (0).
Women who are obese during pregnancy are at increased risk of urinary tract infections. Obesity also increases the risk of postpartum infection, whether the baby is delivered vaginally or by C-section. Overdue pregnancy. Obesity increases the risk that pregnancy will continue beyond the expected due date.