Gestational Weight Gain and Pregnancy Outcomes in Obese Women
Obstetrics and GynecologyPublished 1 October 2007
Deborah Kiel, Elizabeth A. Dodson, Raúl Artal, Tegan K. Boehmer, Terry Leet
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Gestational weight gain incidence for overweight or obese pregnant women, less than the currently recommended 15 lb, was associated with a significantly lower risk of preeclampsia, cesarean delivery, and large for gestational age birth and higher risk of small for gestations age birth.
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Limited or no weight gain in obese pregnant women has favorable pregnancy outcomes.
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