Clinical guidelines for the management of weight during pregnancy: a qualitative evidence synthesis of practice recommendations across NHS Trusts in England

Abstract Background Women who enter pregnancy with a Body Mass Index above 30 kg/m2 face an increased risk of complications during pregnancy and birth. National and local practice recommendations in the UK exist to guide healthcare professionals in supporting women to manage their weight. Despite th...

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Main Authors: Lucy Goddard, Nerys M. Astbury, Richard J. McManus, Katherine Tucker, Jennifer MacLellan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-05343-9