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Healthy weight in pregnancy: time for a shift in approach?
- Source :
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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology . Jul2019, Vol. 126 Issue 8, p996-996. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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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