Different weight gain in women of normal weight before pregnancy: postpartum weight and birth weight
Obstetrics and GynecologyPublished 1 September 1998
Inga Þórsdóttir
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High gestational weight gain among women of normal weight before pregnancy increases birth weight and women's weight postpartum, compared with moderate weight gain.
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High gestational weight gain among women of normal weight before pregnancy increases birth weight and women's weight postpartum, compared with moderate weight gain. Prepregnant weight is more indicative of postpartum weight, and women reach normal weight again irrespective of gestational weight gain.
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