Reducing Postpartum Weight Retention and Improving Breastfeeding Outcomes in Overweight Women: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
Overweight and obesity is prevalent among women of reproductive age (42% BMI > 25 kg/m2) and parity is associated with risk of weight gain. Weight gain greater than that recommended by the Institute of Medicine (IOM )is also associated with lower rates of breastfeeding initiation and duration...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-02-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/3/1464 |