Optimal annual body mass index change for preventing spontaneous preterm birth in a subsequent pregnancy
Abstract Preterm birth (PTB) is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Although PTB is known to recur, interpregnancy preventive strategies for PTB have not been established to date. Annual BMI change can serve as a specific target value for preventing obstetric complications during in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-10-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-22495-4 |