Evaluation of Gestational Weight Gain Guidelines for Women With Normal Prepregnancy Body Mass Index
Obstetrics and GynecologyPublished 1 October 2007
Shannon R. DeVader, Heather L. Neeley, Thomas Myles, Terry Leet
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It is shown that adherence to the current Institute of Medicine guidelines results in lower risks for adverse pregnancy, labor, and delivery outcomes when comparing all outcomes collectively.
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Our study shows that adherence to the current Institute of Medicine guidelines results in lower risks for adverse pregnancy, labor, and delivery outcomes when comparing all outcomes collectively.
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