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Pre-pregnancy BMI, Weight Gain, and Preterm Birth

Pre-pregnancy BMI, Weight Gain, and Preterm Birth

Conclusions


In conclusion, this study reported that gaining less weight is protective of spontaneous preterm with and without PROM among obese and overweight women. Excessive weight gain during pregnancy among obese women is associated with indicated preterm birth. Health care professionals and public health workers should be aware of this risk and adhere to the 2009 IOM guideline.



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