Maternal obesity support services: a qualitative study of the perspectives of women and midwives

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Twenty percent of pregnant women in the UK are obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m<sup>2</sup>), reflecting the growing public health challenge of obesity in the 21st century. Obesity increases the risk of adverse outcomes during pregna...

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Main Authors: Dearden Andy M, Garland Carolyn, Arden Madelynne A, McSeveny Kerry, Furness Penny J, Soltani Hora
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/11/69