Optimising weight gain in pregnancy: key challenges and solutions for maternal obesity prevention
Pregnancy is a high-risk period for excess gestational weight gain and subsequent obesity development. Antenatal lifestyle interventions are prioritised to optimise weight, with current evidence demonstrating efficacy and associated reduction in risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Yet, e...
Main Authors: | Briony Hill, Helen Skouteris, Helena Teede, Melissa Savaglio, Cheryce L Harrison |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sax Institute
2022-10-01
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Series: | Public Health Research & Practice |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.17061/phrp3232222 |
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