Effect of metformin in addition to an antenatal diet and lifestyle intervention on fetal growth and adiposity: the GRoW randomised trial

Effect of metformin in addition to an antenatal diet and lifestyle intervention on fetal growth and adiposity: the GRoW randomised trial

Abstract Background The infants born to women who are overweight or obese in pregnancy are at an increased risk of being born macrosomic or large for gestational age. Antenatal dietary and lifestyle interventions have been shown to be ineffective at reducing this risk. Our aim was to examine the eff...

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Main Authors: Amanda J. Poprzeczny, Jennie Louise, Andrea R. Deussen, Jodie M. Dodd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
Subjects:
Fetal growth
Fetal adiposity
Maternal obesity
Metformin
Antenatal interventions
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12902-020-00618-0

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