Does Maternal Obesity Affect Preterm Birth? Documentary Cohort Study of Preterm in Firstborns—Silesia (Poland)

Does Maternal Obesity Affect Preterm Birth? Documentary Cohort Study of Preterm in Firstborns—Silesia (Poland)

In addition to low birth weight and intrauterine growth restriction, prematurity is a major problem in modern neonatology. The etiology of premature delivery is multifactorial, but maternal obesity has been indicated as an important risk factor for preterm birth. This study aimed to assess the relat...

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Main Authors: Karolina Sobczyk, Tomasz Holecki, Joanna Woźniak-Holecka, Mateusz Grajek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
pregnancy
preterm birth
prematurity
obesity
overweight
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/7/1007

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