‘Weighty issues’ in GP-led antenatal care: a qualitative study

‘Weighty issues’ in GP-led antenatal care: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Approximately 50% of women gain weight in excess of gestational weight gain (GWG) recommendations during pregnancy leading to adverse maternal and foetal outcomes and the perpetuation of the cycle of obesity. Antenatal care provided by a general practitioner (GP) in the primary c...

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Main Authors: Ruth Walker, Tammie S. T. Choi, Karyn Alexander, Danielle Mazza, Helen Truby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Subjects:
Pregnancy
Primary care
Antenatal care
Weight
Guidelines
Barriers
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12875-019-1026-4

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