Maternal obesity classes, preterm and post-term birth: a retrospective analysis of 479,864 births in England
Abstract Background Preterm (< 37 weeks gestation) and post–term birth (≥42 weeks gestation) are associated with increased morbidity and mortality for mother and infant. Obesity (body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2) is increasing in women of reproductive age. Maternal obesity has been associated with...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-11-01
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Series: | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-019-2585-z |