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Healthy weight in pregnancy: time for a shift in approach?

Authors :
Brown, AP
Reynolds, RM
Denison, FC
Brown, A P
Reynolds, R M
Denison, F C
Source :
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Jul2019, Vol. 126 Issue 8, p996-996. 1p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article offers information on the challenges faced by the healthy weight in pregnancy. It discusses the Obesity as one of the biggest challenges facing global reproductive health. It mentions the understanding of how and to what extent maternal body mass index (BMI) and weight gain during pregnancy contribute to adverse outcomes for mothers and their offspring. It also mentions correlations between pre-pregnancy maternal BMI and the risks of gestational hypertension.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14700328
Volume :
126
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
136838692
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.15793