Interventions to reduce or prevent obesity in pregnant women: a systematic review

Interventions to reduce or prevent obesity in pregnant women: a systematic review

Background: Around 50% of women of childbearing age are either overweight [body mass index (BMI) 25–29.9 kg/m2] or obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2). The antenatal period provides an opportunity to manage weight in pregnancy. This has the potential to reduce maternal and fetal complications associated with exc...

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Main Authors: S Thangaratinam, E Rogozińska, K Jolly, S Glinkowski, W Duda, E Borowiack, T Roseboom, J Tomlinson, J Walczak, R Kunz, BW Mol, A Coomarasamy, KS Khan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: NIHR Journals Library 2012-07-01
Series:Health Technology Assessment
Subjects:
obesity
pregnancy
dietary intervention
physical activity
behavioural counselling
systematic review
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3310/hta16310

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https://doi.org/10.3310/hta16310

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