Continuity of midwifery care and gestational weight gain in obese women: a randomised controlled trial
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The increased prevalence of obesity in pregnant women in Australia and other developed countries is a significant public health concern. Obese women are at increased risk of serious perinatal complications and guidelines recommend we...
Main Authors: | Patterson Denise, Bruce Lauren, Hotchin Anne, Skouteris Helen, Nagle Cate, Teale Glyn |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-03-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/174 |
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