Effect of maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index and gestational weight gain on birth weight and gestational age: An observational cross-sectional study

Background: Studies show that pre-pregnancy body mass index (ppBMI) and gestational weight gain (GWG) are associated with birth weight (BW), gestational age (GA), and neonatal morbidities. Higher BW leads to metabolic syndrome. Preterm and low BW (LBW) have short and long-term morbidities. Monitorin...

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Main Authors: Shaon Mitra, Arnab Mondal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara 2024-04-01
Series:Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/60822