A STAKEHOLDER EXAMINATION OF GESTATIONAL WEIGHT GAIN GUIDELINES

Obesity is a significant health concern for women of childbearing age. More than 40% of women have a Body Mass Index (BMI) in the overweight or obese ranges at the time they conceive, posing significant health risks for both mother and child. Excessive weight gain during pregnancy is common and asso...

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Main Author: Kwitowski, Melissa
Format: Others
Published: VCU Scholars Compass 2018
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Online Access:https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/5969
https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=7041&context=etd