Health consequences for mother and baby of substantial pre-conception weight loss in obese women: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Health consequences for mother and baby of substantial pre-conception weight loss in obese women: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Current guidelines for the management of obesity in women planning pregnancy suggest lifestyle modification before conception. However, there is little evidence that lifestyle modification alters pregnancy outcomes. Bariatric surgery results in significant weight loss. This appea...

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Main Authors: Sarah Price, Alison Nankervis, Michael Permezel, Luke Prendergast, Priya Sumithran, Joseph Proietto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Pregnancy
Pre-conception
Obesity
Weight loss
Glucose metabolism
Pregnancy outcomes
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-018-2615-6

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