Prevalence and predictors of early gestational weight gain associated with obesity risk in a diverse Australian antenatal population: a cross-sectional study

Prevalence and predictors of early gestational weight gain associated with obesity risk in a diverse Australian antenatal population: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Excess gestational weight gain (GWG) leads to adverse short- and long-term consequences for women and their offspring. Evidence suggests that excess GWG in early pregnancy may be particularly detrimental, contributing to the intergenerational cycle of obesity. The primary outcome...

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Main Authors: K. Cheney, S. Berkemeier, K.A. Sim, A. Gordon, K. Black
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Early pregnancy
Obesity
Overweight
Gestational weight gain
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-017-1482-6

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